It's much, much MUCH worse than combing through old neswpapers. This has now become about 98 % more bother , than it's worth.
If FR had looked and worked like this, 4 years ago, I wouldn't have bothered with it.
IMO, the new forum features should have blended in with the old format.
Oh well... 'this too shall pass'.
your complaint's been noted, ehh?
give it a rest ...