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How do posts reach the top of HN with 6 points and no comments? Confused how the algo works now :)

• deleted 6y ago
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• gregmolnar 6y ago
  The goal is to confuse us, so we can't fool the algo :) In this case I assume the domain holds some weight?
• Xelbair 6y ago
  Can't find the exact guideline - but mods give 'second chance' to some interesting topics on case-by-case basis.
• janober 6y ago
  One important factor is how fast that 6 upvotes happened and from who. If it got posted and got 6 upvotes within a few minutes and that from "proper" accounts it is on the front page. If it has the same amount but it takes 30 min then not. At least from my personal experience.
  • exdsq 6y ago
    This was at 19 minutes