YOu make a thread by selecting the "New topic" button located somewhere on your screen. I probably use a different style then you so my new topic thing might be in a different place, but on teh ocean template, its on teh top left.
you can chance templets on the bottom left hand corner of your screen. Teh default is "Synthesis 2"
The New Thread button is to the right of the forum name when you're looking at a list of threads (it does not appear on the new posts search, you need to go into a forum to post a thread)
Hybrid Mode
