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Why do crypto/Tether critical threads always sink very quickly on HN? This was #2 when I saw it, now it's second page. > Tips on adding JSON output to your CLI
by qeternity 5y ago
Why do crypto/Tether critical threads always sink very quickly on HN? This was #2 when I saw it, now it's second page.
> Tips on adding JSON output to your CLI app (kellybrazil.com)
> 67 points by kbrazil 3 hours ago | flag | hide | 21 comments
Current #4 was submitted at the same time, but has 36% of the votes, and 13% of the comment activity. I'm no expert, but that sort of engagement you'd expect to be punching above the current #4.
What gives @dang?
- sergiomattei 5y agoI've had a totally different experience. Crypto-critical threads on here quickly gain a lot of traction to my eye.
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- greyface- 5y ago> Why is A ranked below B even though A has more points and is newer? > You can't derive rank from votes and time alone. See "How are stories ranked?" above. > 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, account or site weighting, and moderator action. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html I'm guessing this fell under the "overheated discussions" bucket.