What happened to the forums? Hate it!

It's been awhile since I visited the Sims forums and wow do I dislike what they've done. 
1. I can't make my own avatar anymore?
2. The design and layout is hideous. And way too bright! DARK THEME PLEASE!
3. What happened to all the wonderful sub topic forums? Made looking for specific topics so much easier!

Whoever is responsible for this hatchet job... we are not friends. I can already feel the headache coming on from the brightness. If there IS a dark theme PLEASE somebody point me to it!