As Vishal pointed out, requiring quick reply to click first on a post slightly defeats the purpose of a quick reply... Perhaps the quick reply button on each post can be changed to "Quote in Quick Reply" - ie, the quick reply form will be available directly for editing, and by clicking the Quote in Quick Reply button, one can automatically add the quote code in the post...
Secondly, I too feel that the color is too bright... The previous forum layout with bluish tones is much more easier on the eye...
Thirdly, out of curiosity, what is the status of reinstating the old mods and admins? Any talks going on within team digit and also between the mods and team digit?...
Other than that, I think things look good so far... Wishing team digit good luck with the new forum interface....
Arun