Learning & ideas · Durable canon

User IDs probably shouldn't be passed around as ints

rachelbythebay.com · first seen 2018 · unchecked

30.5durability64% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 4 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
4
People
4
Peak
46
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20182024

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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 discovery12.0/20
Persistence13.5/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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