Velocity is change over time, right? 25 votes divided by 2 hours is greater than 6 votes divided by 2 hours: velocity is not the explanation. The explanation is

Velocity is change over time, right? 25 votes divided by 2 hours is greater than 6 votes divided by 2 hours: velocity is not the explanation. The explanation is either an inherent penalty on "theintercept.com", which I wouldn't even fault given their over-the-top Russiagating and their sordid history of burning confidential sources, or as seems more likely we have a lot of bootlickers on HN who are overusing the "flag" button.