I think the layout as it is is solid, but that PF loses its magic like this
I've not used the site much at all in the last week as it just doesn't feel that good anymore. Maybe that's not the technical explanation required but it's how I feel tbh.
I liked the fact that general discussion moved along quickly. You always felt that you could post about absolutely anything and get an answer fairly quickly.
To me it made PF the best forum on the net, and although it was car based, it became so much more than that in my eyes. Almost a life portal, if you will. One place where you could come and ask for help or chat about anything at all, and have fun doing it.
This to rooms set up works incredibly well, no doubt as it was intended. But as I said, it just doesn't have the PF magic anymore, that cosy community feel.
Just my thoughts on the subject.