Re:The Reddit Front Page Is Not a Meritocracy
by stcredzero on Thursday November 06, 2014 @12:58PM
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I'd be interested in a similar analysis of HN, as I'm interested in the editorial intent thus revealed.
HN no longer functions entirely off of the "reddit algorithm." I know that it's now curated to some extent.
"Merit" just seems like a big value judgement over such a noisy channel.
I think the takeaway from such investigations -- and all of human history -- is that the system will be gamed. To survive, systems must be robust in the face of corruption and manipulation.
HN no longer functions entirely off of the "reddit algorithm." I know that it's now curated to some extent.
"Merit" just seems like a big value judgement over such a noisy channel.
I think the takeaway from such investigations -- and all of human history -- is that the system will be gamed. To survive, systems must be robust in the face of corruption and manipulation.