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It has an effect on your Google + e-peen. What type of people are in your circles. A larger amount of subs and views on your account will push your comment up. Its in this format of 2-3 brand new comments, next is 4-7 is most votes up or large chain replies, after that it's well known YouTube accounts, then everyone else. If the uploaded makes a comment on his/her video, it will be pinned to the top.