One more post on this then I'll stop complaining. I went back and read the rationale for the change on Rich's first post. Essentially, " there are more mobile users so we need to make it better for them."
On other forums I frequent, there is a forum website for PC users and a separate forum (same info) for mobile/tablet users. And, you get to pick - use the mobile view or switch to desktop view.
It appears that Hoopla took the easy way out! Just for the record - One Size Does NOT Fit All !
This reminds me of the Windows 8/9/10 "upgrade". Microsoft decided to develop a format that works on everything from a 3.4" phone touch screen to a 27" PC non-touch monitor. The result (in both cases) is an awkward downgrade in use-ability, IMHO.
ps. Suggestion: in the Recent Posts column, how about Title, days ago, and WHICH FORUM for each item?