I’ve tried to verify the algorithm in the past but the api doesn’t expose enough information to do so. You would need to be able to see points on the comments,

I’ve tried to verify the algorithm in the past but the api doesn’t expose enough information to do so. You would need to be able to see points on the comments, where currently you can only see the points on the comments you made. If I remember correctly the reputation of the voters at the time they voted is also a factor. I completely understand why this isn’t available but if your just really curious how the greatest site around works you reach a dead end there. It can be really facisnating to see the magic numbers and transformations people come up with.