[grzm]

From the FAQ (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html):

> "How are stories ranked?"

> "The basic algorithm divides points by a power of the time since a story was submitted. Comments in threads are ranked the same way."

> "Other factors affecting rank include user flags, anti-abuse software, software which demotes overheated discussions, and moderator intervention."

As you're new, you might find the guidelines informative as well.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html