Ao refreshing that new links open in new windows - such a time saver dor those pf us who open hundreds of windows.

Top does not sort? Also "top" is what exactly? All time? Today?

How do you defend against brigading?

I agree, clarity would be nice here. Similarly, I would like to be able to see top week/month/year.

you might find this little extension i wrote for HN: https://github.com/kavehtehrani/hackernews-savedyouaclick