This forum is commercially available software, namely Ultimate Bulletin Board Version 6.1.0.3, by InfoPop, as you can see if you look at the bottom of the page.
The software has an option to reverse the order, but only the administrator can set this for everyone by a separate control panel.
Perhaps Shrapnel Games would update this software if asked, however the latest Version does not have this feature yet. It does have a preview function I'd want, so perhaps it is time for an upgrade anyway.
So maybe the best thing to do if this upsets you is go to InfoPop's web site, join the forum (which uses the same software, see latest Version!) and tell them how you feel. A link is available at the bottom of the page.
[ 14 March 2002: Message edited by: Gaurav ]
[ 14 March 2002: Message edited by: Gaurav ]