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The Reddit 12.5-Hour Time Decay Rule, Explained
Reddit's hot formula subtracts the equivalent of 10× your vote score every 12.5 hours. Here is where the 45000 constant comes from and what it means for scheduling.
Reddit's hot formula subtracts the equivalent of 10× your vote score every 12.5 hours. Here is where the 45000 constant comes from and what it means for scheduling.
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