alexathrowawa9

What would happen if a tech company/startup based itself in a LCOL area like the US midwest or south?

Then the company offers say only 70% of tech salaries because it can't compete but with the incentive that everyone can easily afford houses?

The actual salary would be lower but the overall lifestyle could still be better

Have any startups tried this?

I don't understand the ranking algorithm looking in the ask section on HN

For example I saw a post with time 6 hours ago with 7 upvotes ranks higher than a post with 22 upvotes 1 hour ago?

What is the logic of the ranking?

I've noticed this a lot recently, as in the last year or so

Also why is a post from 2 weeks ago still on the front page of ask?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44448461

Anyone understand this algo?

Perhaps someone could point out a solution or discussion could inspire someone to create a solution.