However, to get on to the front page all that is required is that your 'hotness' score (approximately votes/time) is better than most of the competing stories.
More time on 'newest' -> fewer stories posted. The 'hotness' requirement is lower. It's also likely that as no major press releases are made during the off-times that the competition is lower quality.
Less popular posts that might not make it during the week have a better chance of making it. Now, on a Sunday morning, the top three stories have about 20 upvotes each.
More time on 'newest' -> fewer stories posted. The 'hotness' requirement is lower. It's also likely that as no major press releases are made during the off-times that the competition is lower quality.
Less popular posts that might not make it during the week have a better chance of making it. Now, on a Sunday morning, the top three stories have about 20 upvotes each.