That's not really a criticism. It's just you being kinda rude for no reason. :/
I think this new layout is sooo much easier on the eyes. It looks better overall, really. Runs nice, too.
I personally love the new layout and the many new features available through it (transparency support for avatars, heck yeah)! I also can tell that the site runs more efficiently as well due to using more advanced code in the software.
Before giving feedback, it is best to have a constructive reason why because it unhelpful to do otherwise. Also, it is a bit rude considering TBT Staff have been working hard to make this update possible while running the site at the same time. :/
Been used to vbulletin for, what, 12 years now? (other sites have used it) it was getting a bit on my nerves though plus I've grown bored of it. You may not like it, or perhaps you just aren't used to it yet? Just give yourself time to adjust to it.
Weird, I've never had any of my posts auto-merged like that.
It probably depends on how much time has passed between the bump and the previous post.
I checked one of your posts that got merged (in Nook's Cranny) and it seems like it was because your first bump was done 18 minutes after you posted the thread itself. It makes sense for that particular thread, seeing as bumps allowed in that sub-forum were originally 4 hours apart (now reduced to 2 hours; only applies to Nook's Cranny).
I take it the same has been happening to you elsewhere or just there?
If your posts are being auto-merged it is because your second post is in violation of our bumping rules. You need to wait two hours to bump a thread in Nook's Cranny and four hours to bump a thread in all other trading boards. We have implemented this system so that people who break the rules aren't being given an unfair advantage over those who adhere to them. (Also it saves us the hassle of needing to formally warn people who cannot follow the rules!)
I also can tell that the site runs more efficiently as well due to using more advanced code in the software. 
