I'm going to assume you've worked with computers for long enough to know that there are times when you can't undo a change when you make it. Formatting a hard drive, for example. Or upgrading an Operating System.
Yes, I'm familiar with that. But I'm thinking the changes that have caused problems with smooth navigation of the Board are with programming the "html" language not hardware problems.
I don't know anything specific about the TCM forum, and I am speaking specifically about my experience with other forum software. There are times when changes are necessary because of technical limitations of the server or database. And sometimes, changes cannot be undone without causing massive errors or crashing the entire forum.
All the more reason for the "programmers" to be careful with their mucking about in the system.
My point is that just because it used to be one way does not mean it is as simple as flipping a switch to change it back.
You are not giving us hope that things will go back to being easily navigable.
Please don't invoke the Greek Gods. You know how upset Hera can get when you question her commands.
Please bump up our concerns and requests to Zeus. Apparently these issues are above Hera's pay grade.