Hi Guys
Firstly Thanks for your feedback.
The reason for the change is that we have to ensure our board software is of the latest version in order to keep with the times and progress through the years, ensure the security of the forums and data.
Imagine keeping your phone updated, well same for the boards as well.
As for layout. The layout is as Vanilla as it can get, and in my 14 years of running this forum I see not much difference to the old apart from some colour changes. The flow is exactly the same as before.
The main issue is the red "latest posts" button, and I knew it would. However, Viewing latest posts is still there (just not with a red button )
The Club Activity link in the menu will give you all the latest activity of the club which includes, forums, gallery, status updates of members. It encompasses everything about the community. You can even customise your activity stream to your own liking.
Keeping the boards vanilla is the best option we can give members. Turning back is not an option unfortunately. This is beyond our control (WE DID NOT DESIGN THE TEMPLATE)
To get the latest post updates just click the "unread content" link top right of forums or the Club Activity
Unfortunately I cannot get in to a debate about this, I will however try and see if I can improve the latest posts function like before.
cheers