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Donut math - How donut.c works

a1k0n.net · first seen 2011 · unchecked

37.0durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 8 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.

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Submissions
12
People
12
Peak
237
Status
unchecked

Submission history

2011—2023

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Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

2011237 points · 21 comments2012204 points · 11 comments2014121 points · 22 comments201815 points · 0 comments20203 points · 0 comments20212 points · 0 comments20221 points · 0 comments2023196 points · 14 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction0.0/30
Independent discovery19.1/20
Persistence18.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion0.0/10
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