I just have to point out.. this was the reason I left the forums several months ago.

Not because of the change.. but because there appeared to be no notification or discussion of it.. and after it happened - there didn't seem to be any acceptance in at least providing an option for the "old" layout to those of that that preferred it. Reggie most excellently fixed the latter part (all I use is the dark theme), but unfortunately after I had had enough.

Now I finally understand where that came from...