i use one of those filters that only show me stories that have at least 50 points. i only read those interesting to me, so i don't know if any stories with fake upvotes make it through, but without that filter i'd be overwhelmed.
i suppose number of comments would work as an alternative measure, but that doesn't work for stories that are interesting but don't generate much discussion. and it potentially would just push people to post fake comments instead, creating more moderation work.
i suppose number of comments would work as an alternative measure, but that doesn't work for stories that are interesting but don't generate much discussion. and it potentially would just push people to post fake comments instead, creating more moderation work.