I like this new version, but I've hardly explored it at all. What I have seen seems interesting. The "reputation" system surely is a step up from the rating system. And it looks like there are some neat little features which I'm looking forward to check out. (plus, we've still got this groovy smilie...
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But I'm also having the minor avatar problem. When I click "edit avatar," I get the same message that LePetitChoux posted.