I like the colors you used in your forum and general styling, also appreciate the extra removal of info, though prefer to keep my creator stuff for now.
I feel the reply count is a bit “weak” in color could be a bit stronger.
The bar is an interesting concept but feels a bit loud to me.
Flipping the columns around is fine, I do see that adding a level of balance to the design. I would have to live with it a bit to make a final call.
I am no a huge fan of removing the heading, I did mute them way down on my design.