I am noticing this morning that the color has changed a bit, it is not nearly as bright a white as it was. It does seem a bit softer, and easier on the eyes.
As for the deleted posts by the moderators if that is the reason we are seeing the messages, then I guess the only thing I can say, is some folks want to say farewell to these boards. They should be able to do that. Deleting the messages does send out a bad message in my opinion. Folks are either going to struggle for a bit and get used to the boards, or they will leave, and probably come back : ) There are threads with oodles of complaints, and there are threads with compliments on the new boards. Everyone is going to have their own opinions.
Deleting is not going to change anyones minds on whether to stay or go. I am staying, because I have learned that there are no better forums than these. I have learned that the folks here really do care, and will try to help you as much as they can. I am struggling just like everyone else, but...each day I figure out a bit more, and in my opinion they have tried to make things better for us by changing the background (thank goodness) and the font is much larger now and easier to read.
The biggest majority of us will stay and struggle through, and each of us will help each other. Cause that is what we do here : )