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I’ve been pondering a more accurate metric for comparing stories over time. The raw point value doesn’t work as there’s inflation due to a larger user base.

The value needs to be adjusted to factor that in that change. Something like dividing by the sum of all upvotes in some preceding time period.

>>koolba+(OP)
or rely on HN's own algorithm, duration in which it stayed at the top of the chart?

>>koolba+(OP)
You don’t want to measure the total number of users, but rather the number of active users. Otherwise agreed.

>>stingr+9l
Does YC publish active users count?

In its absence one can use public metrics like active commenters count.

>>koolba+(OP)
Maybe also somehow divide by the size of monthly occurring topics like "Who is hiring"?