It's a thumb-on-the-scales type thing. The story floats at the bottom of the front page, and its timer is reset IIRC. The votes still need to come organically, but at least a good story will stand a chance.
I've had several submissions put in the second chance queue. Some take off, some don't. There are a few I plan to keep putting in rotation myself every few months, at least for a while. (Not on any particular schedule, but as I'm reminded of them, often from other relevant discussion.)
I've had several submissions put in the second chance queue. Some take off, some don't. There are a few I plan to keep putting in rotation myself every few months, at least for a while. (Not on any particular schedule, but as I'm reminded of them, often from other relevant discussion.)