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Just read the part of the linked article relevant to the 40 comment penalty. My question is: assuming that this algorithm works in general, why would it need t
by aptwebapps 12y ago
Just read the part of the linked article relevant to the 40 comment penalty. My question is: assuming that this algorithm works in general, why would it need to be different for Show HN? What makes them different with respect to vote to comment ratios?
- minimaxir 12y agoIn theory, Show HNs should drive more discussion. Actually, the average amount of comments for each Show HN submission has always been below 10 comments: http://minimaxir.com/img/show-hn/show-hn-comments.png http://minimaxir.com/img/show-hn/show-hn-comments.png
- aptwebapps 12y agoBecause they're actively soliciting comments, I guess? That makes sense, but for me the main point of HN is the discussions anyway.