Knok, those are interesting points of view, especially since the old forum had the default colors and graphics, and those default colors and graphics are used on literally tens of thousands of forums around the world. I actually never liked the default graphics, to tell you the truth.
I'll consider re-enabling the old skin for longtime members, if it really makes a difference to you.
Michael, you do realize of course that your 'don't dislike it' counts for me as a thumbs-up, yes?
On the whys, give me some time to explain. But in a word, it's pretty much for appearances, for business, to 'grow' TM, and for me.