Finder usability note

I find it inconsistent that the File->New Folder function places the folder created in the folder selected in the Finder window's left sidebar and NOT in the folder select in the right portion of the Finder window. It is unexpected (the File->Move to Trash and File->Eject functions act on the selection in the main view of the window) and makes proper placement of a new folder require you to
1. Select the desired parent folder
2. Move it to the Sidebar (command T or a drag)
3. Invoke File->New Folder
4. delete the parent folder from the sidebar
I think a more natural model for this is
1. Select the desired parent folder
2. Invoke File->New Folder
tone

Something's hosed on your machine. While in a Finder window File->New Folder (CMDSHIFTN) puts an Untitled folder into the window and not the sidebar. Create a new admin user account, log into it, and see if the problem persists. If not, there's corruption/conflict in the original account. If so, then it's system-wide and installing the latest COMBO update, repairing permissions, and restarting should fix it. If not, report back for more detailed steps.

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