It’s hard to know what you mean by “immediately removed from public view.” As of this writing, it’s got its initial single vote. From the FAQ: > ”How are stor

It’s hard to know what you mean by “immediately removed from public view.” As of this writing, it’s got its initial single vote. From the FAQ: > ”How are stories ranked?” >. ”The basic algorithm divides points by a power of the time since a story was submitted. Comments in comment threads are ranked the same way.” > ”Other factors affecting rank include user flags, anti-abuse software, software which downweights overheated discussions, and moderator intervention.” In general, it’s better to contact the mods directly via the contact link in the footer if you Have questions like this. They’re the only ones who can provide a definitive answer.