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Thoughts on Lemmy sorting options? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by WatTyler@lemmy.sdf.org to c/programming@beehaw.org

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Hello all,

Wanted to open a discussion on Lemmy's post sorting options right now. I don't have any experience with implementing this type of thing but right now the algorithm appears... Off? For example, 'Active' gives me a lot of posts over a day old but 'Hot' may as well be 'New' i.e. more recent posts with little engagement.

I don't know if it's due to Lemmy still picking up steam or a fundamental flaw with the algorithm. Like I said, I'm really curious to hear the opinions of those more knowledgeable.

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[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Maybe some kind of bathtub curve could be applied. Lots of activity at the start is weighted because the topic is exciting, but that dies down for a bit, and then if someone picks up the thread much later, it gets more of a bump because the topic has longevity.

Though there’s also the issue of two users basically having an ongoing discussion that’s gotten off track, but is keeping a stale post alive.