How many of you look at http://news.ycombinator.com/newest?
proee: Here's an idea...Make the first 5 listings on the HN frontpage be the 'newest' entries, followed by the top rated entries.This would force people to scan past new items and give them their "30-seconds" of fame.  Plus it would keep the front page very fresh feeling.It's like singing in front of Simon Cowell for American Idol tryouts.