Upvoting and the Hidden Hand

Explore the power and limitations of aggregated approval in online communities through a panel discussion featuring Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian, Product Hunt Founder Ryan Hoover, and Recode Senior Editor Kurt Wagner at Web Summit 2016. Delve into the concept of upvoting and its potential to predict future trends, examining its implementation on platforms like Reddit and Product Hunt. Gain insights into the impact of downvotes, the significance of naming conventions, and compare engagement strategies between Facebook and Reddit. Learn from industry leaders as they discuss the hidden influences shaping user behavior and content visibility in popular online platforms.