No - My profile has reverse off.... If I click on "reverse" in the conversation to flip then old -> new, I get the message that it will only remain active for the session blah blah. It's as though it's completely um... reversed fom what it should be :shrug:
there is also a "reverse" button under the "post reply" , on this page
Yep, if "reverse" is unchecked in your preferences but replies still appear "newest first" then click "reverse" at top right of any thread. This setting is "sticky" and if you accidentally click it, all threads you view will be sorted this way.
ETA: after you click "reverse", make sure it says "ascending."
