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I was just asking myself the same thing.

• kmitz 2y ago
  The faq says rankings can be affected by automated moderation. I'd appreciate to have this clarified by a mod if one happens to read my words. Thanks 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.
  • whalesalad 2y ago
    > software which demotes overheated discussions i'm inclined to think this is it. can't have the populous too rowdy - gotta settle them down.
    • nineplay 2y ago
      Sounds like something Neville Chamberlain would have supported. We will at last have peace in our message boards.