The new board IS EASIER to use, once you know how...here is why...
Did you know that when you go to What's New, you can just glide your mouse over each message and the small window will come up showing you part of the text? This way, you can see if you really want to open the entire post.
If you click on your email address at the top banner, then look to the left column, you can see everything you posted, everything you have read...etc. It really is easier...once you get the hang of it. I am sure there are other goodies I have not discovered yet, but if you find some, please post!
Michelle