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Problem

The current ranking system in Lemmy lacks a feature that functions exactly like a traditional forum. Although there are options for sorting posts by "Active" and "New Comments" the ranking system does not consider activity related to the initial post or editing of posts or comments. This limitation hinders the prioritization of recent activity and engagement on the platform.

Proposed Solution

I propose adding a new ranking option in Lemmy that functions like a traditional forum. This ranking would take into account any activity related posts/comments, including editing, and prioritize them to the top. By considering all types of activity, this ranking system would provide a forum experience.

Alternatives

An alternative approach could be to exclude editing from the ranking system, focusing only on new comments and the initial post. This would still prioritize recent activity and engagement, but without considering edits. Additionally, the possibility of implementing a "ghost bump" feature could be considered [^1]. This would allow users to bump posts without leaving a useless message behind saying "deleted by creator".

Additionally

It would be beneficial to add a view to the frontend that shows both posts and comments at the same time. In combination with this feature, this would allow users to see all recent activity for small communities at a quick glance.

[^1]: Instance configuration for bumping posts

• Lemmy Docs: Votes and ranking

Originally posted by 8ullyMaguire in #3604