Under the hood improvment is anever ending job but a necessary one! Good luck!

WPTavern had become a major media on the WP community over the years.
Like I said on Twitter before, minimalism is great but the Tavern's identity has vanished since the redesign. I like the content first priority but the wood grain background was the only distinguishing design feature I am able to remember.

I am not saying you have to bring it back (kidding just bring it back pleeeeease) but it's hard to identify WPTavern compared to another random media with clean minimalist theme design.

Imho something is missing!