maybe this is explained and I missed it, but I’m curious about what the algorithm selects for. What makes a particular post part of the summarized view? I’m wary that busybodies will game threads by using likes and replies as votes, assuming these are part of the selection.
as for me, I’ve never used the truncated view of threads (yet.) If a topic interests me enough that I go to its BBS thread, I just scroll the thread and skim through all the arguing and infighting to get to the relevant/thoughtful posts and jokes. I don’t think I’ve ever bothered to open a 100+ post thread, though.
my concerns over the effectiveness of your algorithm aside, your reasoning seems sound. I just read through the thread about the Archie Comics boss, I’ll check out the summary and see what’s up.
EDIT: mostly this just reminded me what a crap thread it was to begin with. the entire bottom third of the thread was left out (35 posts) which seems odd. I’d have to say that the jury’s out on this feature for me. maybe as my time gets scarcer with my new job I’ll use it more, though.
