Username location in topic view

[Tom_K]

I tried searching but couldn't find a topic discussing this issue.

I think the username location in the topic view is really out of place. The username is in a separate row, not even aligned with the avatar and other user related information.


I think the suggested version below would make much more sense.


Whenever I'm interested in finding out who the post author is, I keep catching myself looking above the avatar.

I know this can be easily fixed with a template modification but I was wondering what the reasoning behind this is. It seems such an awkward location for the username. Am I the only one who sees this as an issue?