Write about current events, rather than topics that have timeless utility.
Most posts will get most of their Good Heart tokens while on the frontpage, which only lasts 2-4 days depending on quality. It’s ill-advised write a post that people will remember for years, even if it deeply inspires them, develops a new rationality technique, or does something else extremely valuable, because you won’t capture most of that value. Worst of all are posts that are only appreciated in hindsight.
Note that the FAQ says the following about frontpage posts:
Frontpage posts must meet the criteria of being broadly relevant to LessWrong’s main interests; timeless, i.e. not about recent events; and are attempts to explain not persuade.
Non-timeless posts are much less likely to be frontpaged, resulting in less visibility.
Write about current events, rather than topics that have timeless utility.
Most posts will get most of their Good Heart tokens while on the frontpage, which only lasts 2-4 days depending on quality. It’s ill-advised write a post that people will remember for years, even if it deeply inspires them, develops a new rationality technique, or does something else extremely valuable, because you won’t capture most of that value. Worst of all are posts that are only appreciated in hindsight.
Note that the FAQ says the following about frontpage posts:
Non-timeless posts are much less likely to be frontpaged, resulting in less visibility.