I just gotta say i love usmb and have been a member for years and also understand change, but I like the old format way better

It's not too bad, I like the way one can "like" a post...  I'm thinking that's a handy way to keep a list of your favorite stuff without subscribing to the threads, getting constant emails  

I just gotta say i love usmb and have been a member for years and also understand change, but I like the old format way better

 

Which parts?  Have you been to the site help/suggestions area to see the suggestions that other users have submitted?   A majority of the tools and formatting are there just in a different place, button or menu now.  

We didn't have much choice in upgrading.  The company that originally owned VBulletin software sold it and the new company didn't do a very good job of maintaining it or providing new updates and support.  Their prices were also higher than this one as well and that is certainly a factor.  All of this costs a lot of money and time to keep going and manage.