Learning & ideas · Durable canon
E-Prime: English without the verb 'to be'
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42.1durability100% 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
- 9
- People
- 9
- Peak
- 221
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2009—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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery17.4/20
Persistence17.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
