I don't perceive the new ranking algorithm as 'faster time decay' — it seems like the opposite: newly made comments almost always appear at the very top of the

I don't perceive the new ranking algorithm as 'faster time decay' — it seems like the opposite: newly made comments almost always appear at the very top of the thread, even with negative points. It makes the site feel like digg! Previously stories and comments always had to be pulled up from the bottom. Now new shit is always plopped at the top of the pile, from whence it can roll down (time) or be pushed (moderation). Please explain your reasoning behind its implementation, as I don't see anything good in it. It's not quite as bad since you've turned point-showing back on — At least now I won't accidentally downvote comments to zero that are at the top just for their recency.