stick to the old, familiar design.
keep it clean and organized, the "new style" ist just a step backwards, in terms of trying to look "smoother", but fogetting about the "clean, direct" aspect totally.
there is/was no need to "revolutionize" the theme, but there was/is need to "structure" the forums itself a little better / cleaner.
my 2cent.
(oh, and upon saving - old shortcuts don't work anymore, screw you guys... ! (seriously))