CMS MODULE - Hype Meter
 

I'd love to see a hype meter* or popularity meter. Example* it could take articles from X category* or with X tag* combine the values of views and replies compared to the date of the article or thread and then give it a value. Filterable* so maybe only admin chosen categories or admin selected tags. Then a module that would show the topic* with a little rating icon* or number next to it* so people can always be aware of what the tending popular topic is on your site.