> "bandwagon upvoting" where it appears that people vote up the leading comments. Same deal as with Google Adwords and the reason advertisers are willing to pa

> "bandwagon upvoting" where it appears that people vote up the leading comments. Same deal as with Google Adwords and the reason advertisers are willing to pay top dollar for spots 1-4(ish). They're more visible, so they get more action. You have to bear in mind that by design the top is that space where eyes fall first. So it stands to reason those comments at the top of the page are the ones that get the most action. Not saying "agreeing because others agree" doesn't go on... I just think it's effect is dwarfed in comparison to the effect visibility has on a comment's votes. I don't see any way around the problem -- if it's a problem at all -- without altering the presentation of comments. I just don't think it's worth that.