I don't post much round here but I feel I have to add my voice.
I don't like the drop down menus, too much mouse clicking for my RSI wrist.

I don't like the colours much but what I really don't like is taking away the choice. Instead of making it look one way that will never please everybody why not spend the time improving the customisation so that everyone can have it look the way that is right for them?

Being able to change the link colours again is a good start. Of course it doesn't change the side bars at all.