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Side note: How does this go from front page to Page 5 (Rank 120+) within an hour while having 100+ points and 150+ comments?

I'm assuming downvotes and users not interested in the topic but still seems extreme to me.

I think more comments than points is a negative rank factor on HN. Probably because it unmasks the submission as argument fuel for HNers.

Interesting, thank you. I know it's "faux pas" to discuss the algorithm but I was just looking for the submission again and noticed this.