What version of WordPress?? At dashboard->settings->Discuession is a section called 'Other Comments Settings' the last line says:
HTML Code:
Comments should be displayed with the [b]xxxxxx[/b] comments at the top of each page
Where XXXXX is eithor 'older' or 'newer' - Have you tried setting it to Newer?
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As an aside - most forums are supported by unpaid volunteers - including this one. I don't work for Flynn, I'm volunteering my time and once in a while, someone is giving me a donation. I don't have to do this and can pick and choose. I also look to see who has given donations, they get higher priority.