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		pixl97 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lotusbail npm package found to be harvesting Whats... >consists of checking the number of downloads and age of the package Age can't be gamed, but number of downloads sure can.

bdangubic 3 months ago [–]

I looked at number of downloads just like I am looking at number of amazon reviews :) tells you just about the same thing - nothing at all

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