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I remember reading a research paper on how liking a post for initial two or three time could greatly increase the probability of the post actually taking off. I can't find the exact paper now though, so if anyone can remember reading a similar one, can you please link it?

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Same kinda thing with reddit/HN- getting one or two upvotes within the first couple minutes of posting is essental to a post getting anywhere. It keeps the post afloat long enough for people to notice it, instead of getting lost with everything else.

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