Does the new forum design affect your post engagement?

Yes and no. There is a few conversation (reduced from bots) so it means that there is a higher chance that people will notice you... instead there would be tons of discussion and I wouldn't know you something posted. People needs to used to a new design (sometimes it can last a few months to use it "naturally") because at first, it can be a shock. Remember facebook redesigns. People always complain and then normalising it.

I feel it's quieter for now, but it's obviously to feel that the discussions on each topic are more in-depth. Previously, it's common to see some users posting multiple discussions at once, but this is no longer the case.

I think it's more sophisticated and layered now, with more potential to become a Reddit-like ProductHunt forum.

Before people get accustomed to it, discomfort is a natural part of innovation. Soon, they’ll realize that this new way is more effective.