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if you are logged in, it has to check if you upvoted some of those listed items (submission and comments). If you're logged out, it doesn't need to check anythi
by megalord 3y ago
if you are logged in, it has to check if you upvoted some of those listed items (submission and comments). If you're logged out, it doesn't need to check anything - so it's faster
- breakingcups 3y agoIn fact, if I remember right, when logged out it can serve cached, pre-rendered pages. Sometimes when HN is down or underperforming, clearing your cookies or opening in incognito will still allow you to view the site because the cache is still present.