This bright red font on the forums doesn't work for me.

I like the red, but if it bothers some people, just do the same thing but black like the rest. Or maybe a very slightly lighter-than-black grey. Either way, it will still jump out (just not as much as the red does).

I only use the Today's Posts also, so what forum something is listed in isn't helpful for quickly noticing that it's a for sale item.