>I guess we just have to agree to disagree on this issue.
Well, you can still use the main page. As for most of the users now, they mostly use their default forum main page and only use the Universal Thread main page to look at specific content occasionnaly. Keep in mind that the headlines in regards to a default forum main page is having the same approach as the Universal Thread main page. Thus, any UT enhancements are part of the headlines, as well as any general news. But, a new which relates only to VB or Palm will not appear in a forum main page other than its forum as well as the main page. IAC, the main page still remains the main page. So, for those who like it better, they can still use it for their login. Forum main page link is always available to pull the page when needed.
When it comes to how we work, we all work differently. We try to offer as much as flexibility as possible. In overall, it offers much more as before. However, just for one thing which is different as before, that's enough for some people to skip over a tons of advantages and disagree with all. That's what I've found in several years of delivering content to users. The result is shown at long term process. That's generally how it is.