I happen to agree it is a bit strange havong to scroll to the back then work forward. i personally prefered it the old way that way you can refresh your memory of the entire discussion

I prefer it. I hate having to scroll to the bottom of the page just to see the latest post, it's just taking a little getting used to.

I admit, it confused me at first thought!

Hi toby,
Well it appears to be back to normal now.
I think for the majority of new users if it was the newest post first it would compleatly confuse them therefore stopping them from enjoying the forums. but having the button so that people can opt to see newest post firsts is good. that way the new people can see it all in order yet the people who have posted can selected to read new messages.
cheers for sorting it toby xxx