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I built an "honest" CS conference ranking: sorted by how good the trip is, not the CORE ranking [P]
A Reddit user built a satirical, utility-driven conference ranking tool that prioritizes destination quality—weather, safety, cost, accessibility, and 'city vibe'—over academic prestige, mapping 540 CORE-ranked CS conferences to help researchers optimize travel logistics and personal experience.
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"A researcher created a 'honest' CS conference ranking based on destination quality—weather, safety, cost, and city vibe—rather than academic prestige."
Reddit r/MachineLearning
Aug 12, 2026