You missed my point: show me the algorithm. You just described how you think HN works but unless you work there you can't have first hand knowledge. I know I

You missed my point: show me the algorithm. You just described how you think HN works but unless you work there you can't have first hand knowledge. I know I don't. So show me the algorithm. Let's have an open conversation based on facts instead of speculation. As an aside, I also think the lines are easier drawn than you think. For example: is the algorithm based purely on overt signals from the userbase (votes, flags, etc)? Or is it based on an analysis of the content itself, which is then used to fuel a recommendation engine? If the latter, are the recommendations based purely on analyzing past expressed preference? Or is there some other baked in weighting? Algorithms aren't dark mysterious things. They're entirely explainable, and if opened up you could have a real discussion about what is and isn't editorial promotion of content.