Not just slower, but many features are moved around inexplicably. So now it takes more clicks to find things, and longer between clicks for pages to load. And I've got DSL!
The Flag in the left sidebar slows scrolling and wastes space.
The News vs. General Interest Balkanization was not a positive development. This takes things worse.
FR is less convenient and less fun, so far.
I disagree. I think making a "general interest" section for Vanities, sports, entertainment, cheese and moose was a brilliant move.
The new format will take some getting used to, and I predict that Jim and John will be making some tweaks is response to the criticism.
But, can we ask nice?
Not at you Saber - I just have seen a lot of unnecessary anger on the thread.