Can't the thing that say a "rank" like newbie or I don't know what be removed? It's just illogical that posting much gives you anything, if it's useless.
And yes, it would be really helpfull to make the transition between the main site and the forum easier, like before. Also, as forums have been "upgraded", it should be nice to make the gallery part of the website easier to use, as well as others parts , as articles, or frequently asked question, in order to improve the interface.