As 'jrimbault provided[0], an earlier version was open source. From the FAQ[1]: > "How are stories ranked?" > "The basic algorithm divides points by a power

As 'jrimbault provided[0], an earlier version was open source. From the FAQ[1]: > "How are stories ranked?" > "The basic algorithm divides points by a power of the time since a story was submitted. Comments in threads are ranked the same way." > "Other factors affecting rank include user flags, anti-abuse software, software which demotes overheated discussions, and moderator intervention." [0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20664068 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20664068 [1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html