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From Reddit's "Hot" ranking algorithm to my satisfying blend of "Top Ranked" and "New" I created a site where people can vote and submit projects they want me to build. It had 2 ranking modes, "top scoring" and 'newest' Problems arose as the list grew, the top few projects were monopolizing views and votes. I needed a middle ground that would show the top ideas while also allowing new ideas a chance in the spotlight. I was pretty mystified by this seemingly simple algorithm, but I got help from an engineer friend.