this isn't really a whole lot different, but the welcome page is great. And I think that forums are easier to use (html tags listed and explained right under add comment box), and things overall look less cramped. Keep up the work.
buckyshot2003 - did you even read anything above? particularly this part "Part two of the recode will launch October 15th. We'll be changing the home page (in the interim it will remain mostly a news listing)"
i love the new design. don't care about people bitching on it. there will always be someone whos not satified no mather what you do! someone always have to complain. sick job! can't wait until everything is up and running