Then, about two years ago, it all stopped. Everything I submit is visible only to me, even on /newest. No points, ever — not even a solid, non-partisan piece from The Guardian.

Esse est percipi. — Berkeley. What no one can perceive does not exist.

Sono cominciate a scomparire le lucciole. — Pasolini, Il vuoto di potere in Italia, 1975. The fireflies began to disappear.

Of course the moderators and their algorithm are free to do as they please: it's their yard.

Il faut cultiver notre jardin. — Voltaire. So I went off to cultivate mine.