Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Elevator.js – A “back to top” button that behaves like a real elevator

tholman.com · first seen 2015 · unchecked

46.2durability48% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 3 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
3
People
3
Peak
719
Status
unchecked

Submission history

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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 traction7.8/30
Independent discovery10.1/20
Persistence12.6/20
Generational reach8.3/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
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