[msbarnett]

It’s not just the number of points that matter, it’s points over time. 3 points very quickly will rocket you over 20 points in 4 hours or something. And comments factor in too, so commenting “why is this on the front page” just helps it be on the front page

[dang]

That bit about comments is not true, and is rather important, because adding noise comments damages the signal/noise ratio of discussion.

[eevilspock]

I believe a high point to comment ratio ranks a post higher, that a low ratio is considered a sign of contentiousness or low quality post.

[daveguy]

Not to mention this was at 23 points just 3 minutes after the GP post.

It's a technology and business story of general interest. Right in line with HN.

[omgwtf1000]

>> Right in line with HN.

It is unquestionably that.