I am finding it a bit difficult to see new posts, although I have just discovered the way to see if there is a new post in a particular thread, down the left hand side of the page the little icon at the side looks blue, but when it has been read it turns white, I never noticed that at first. 
I actually preferred the old forum for ease of use, I don't think this one is as user friendly, I thought maybe it would just need time, but after a week I don't feel any more comfortable with it. I also still don't like the fact that Chit Chat seems to be off topic now, and that is where we are meant to discuss solo projects, Marti 'Off Topic', no way, I really love Jo's suggestion in the All I Want forum, under 'suggestions', nice one Jo.
Laureen