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54.5durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 6 active years.
The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 13
- People
- 12
- Peak
- 1275
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2017—2025
Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.
Explainable score
Every point has a reason.
Repeat traction11.3/30
Independent discovery18.0/20
Persistence15.8/20
Generational reach4.4/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
