Being an old fart, I am constantly reminded by my kids and younger generation that these aren't my good ole days.  That said, I think the evolving changes a this site have indeed gone backwards in more cases than forwards.  Yes, AgentSmith pointed out the need for patience; but, the change-over process seems to be a very, very wip.

This being a free site is not completely a correct description.  Someone is paying those programmers and buying those servers.  Who is paying?  Vendors, the buyers (portion of purchase price is gleaned by R'osity) , advertisers. This is a business.  And business is not fairing so well with the changes.  The ripple effect will eventually be heard in the pocketbooks.  I've notice about a 50% decrease in surfers on line at gallery and forum.  Lose of surfers will result in loss of  purchases and loss of revenue.  Believe me nothing is free.

I hate seeing everyone I've come to respect leave.  I'll stick around.  I'm just that way.  I hate changing.  I even hate the fact that I'm responding to this thread.  "What do you mean, Willie?"  This reply will move this thread back to the top of the list, that's why.  New format doesn't let threads die peacefully. 

Do you think a peaceful, very civilized, well thought out survey of suggestions would be in order ?