So did I until I used it for a while. Going back the other way a couple of things bothered me. First, it’s dripping a bit while you give it a chance to brew. But also, inverted it’s clearer how much hot water to add, right up to the top, whereas right-side-up, you’re pushing the plunger into the cylinder filled with hot water, which conflicts with wanting to get a maximum cup from an already minimum process. Somehow inverted is just feels overall more consistent and precise.

Also, I lost my t-handled stirrer and when inverted you can’t accidentally lift the filter with a spoon. By complete coincidence, I found that dang stirrer yesterday so I may give right-side-up another go.

Also, I like imagining the coffee maker is the Rocinante doing a flip ‘n’ burn ;)