For me, I think I love the old boards because of the history and REALLY have the board back. And it saves time from starting ALL new threads.

Like I LOVEDDD getting the Smallville board back and now it's customized and looks new anyway. And so many threads exists that probably wouldn't have existed if we got a new board.
I don't feel having a new board will bring old fans back or even a lot of new fans since the times are different and ALL the boards start at the "New Boards" category anyway.
People are going to show up or don't show up.

For the posts and number of threads and just history I love it.

In general, there's nothing we can do about it now but for me if it was as soon as 5 years ago, I'm pretty okay with having my old board now. Especially at a time where doesn't get that traffic it use to. or participating in old topics!

Even if I'm pro, bring back the old! I'm happy for this board though. And I hope it has the same success as the old one.