Wow. Okay, I really, really like this one! I miss the old layout, but... This one's nice!
Question, on other SMF forums I've been on, users have the ability to change the design for themselves. Like, they have different themes to choose from; is that something we'll be getting with this update? That'd probably appease everyone if it's possible. Otherwise, do what you do, Rich. You haven't done us wrong yet.
*EDIT*
Yeah, I liked the old design better, too. But I gotta feeling I'm gonna like this one better once I get used to it.