Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Reasons not to become famous

tim.blog · first seen 2020 · unchecked

45.5durability100% 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
11
People
11
Peak
850
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20202025

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2021
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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 traction7.4/30
Independent discovery18.6/20
Persistence12.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
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