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I’ve been pondering a more accurate metric for comparing stories over time. The raw point value doesn’t work as there’s inflation due to a larger user base. Th
by koolba 3y ago
I’ve been pondering a more accurate metric for comparing stories over time. The raw point value doesn’t work as there’s inflation due to a larger user base.
The value needs to be adjusted to factor that in that change. Something like dividing by the sum of all upvotes in some preceding time period.
- low_tech_punk 3y agoor rely on HN's own algorithm, duration in which it stayed at the top of the chart?
- stingraycharles 3y agoYou don’t want to measure the total number of users, but rather the number of active users. Otherwise agreed.
- gabaix 3y agoDoes YC publish active users count? In its absence one can use public metrics like active commenters count.
- cutemonster 3y agoMaybe also somehow divide by the size of monthly occurring topics like "Who is hiring"?