This was exactly how I felt the first time I saw the forum. The black and white color and archaic design looked different from what is generally seen on the internet. The forum also has different sections that are complex to understand. But I would attest that the forum is very simple to use.

You don't need to know everything about the forum to understand and use it. I suggest that at this early stage, you target specific boards that interest you and concentrate on them. As you keep using the forum, you will be exposed to other areas that you might find helpful. Nothing is complicated if you show interest.