As an other point of data: - I only flag stories that are clearly posted here for promotional purposes only (example: Ask HN threads where the author does not

As an other point of data: - I only flag stories that are clearly posted here for promotional purposes only (example: Ask HN threads where the author does not ask anything but just posts a link to his site/startup) - I upvote stories that I feel have a very good level of quality (i.e., deeply technical stuff) and have a low point count (support the underdogs) - I upvote any comment that's mature, respectful, and which the author clearly spent a decent chunk of time on.