The more polarized the score on a post is, the more polarized it becomes. This shows that people are strongly affected and influenced by what others vote on the post, amirite?

+79 The more polarized the score on a post is, the more polarized it becomes. This shows that people are strongly affected and influenced by what others vote on the post, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I miss blind mode

by Anonymous 11 years ago

correlation does not imply causation

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Could you please explain? I know the meaning of the phrase, just not why it applies here

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I mean that posts that usually start off really controversial grow less controversial with time. Once the balance tips, whatever favor it tips in usually accelerates greatly. This is not to be confused with a post simply being good or bad, and people thinking alike

by Anonymous 11 years ago

oh, i guess i didn't realize that was the case based on the original post. i was thinking what you said in the latter sentence

by Anonymous 11 years ago