I know this doesn't pertain, but is it just my own browser, or when you hit "reply" it allows you to post a new topic and when you hit "post new topic" it opens up the field for a reply?

No, its not just you. topic5.gif should be called reply5.gif and the other way 'round. Ah well, from what I've seen this message board has only been around for a day now, so it'll no doubt be fixed shortly.

I wonder if we'll get the ability to post our sigs along with out posts at the same time...