When replying to a thread, the default is a "New Reply" or "Quick Reply" -or- you can change that to "Go Advanced" which gives you more options.

I kinda understand the reasoning behind this, I assume it's supposed to make it simpler for the casual user to reply to the forums by not confusing them with too many options?

I feel that it would be easier to just have the "Advanced" reply as the default, it's just as easy to use as a quick reply and you don't have to use the advanced options if they confuse you.

Plus, I always try to use the "Preview Post" to check for spelling/format/look of the post before posting to the thread and that option is not available until I "Go Advanced".

You have thoughts on this or am I the only one being OCD about this??