What are the actual complaints with the new design? I've been using it on and off and I can't say I've noticed any major issues. Though I'll admit most of my browsing is one on the mobile app these days.
Second, it forces learning a new layout and system. I don't understand instead of gradual changes in UI to improve experience they went with whole new thing.
Third, it's slow, bloated, and really hard to navigate through. Old version can display more pertinent information per screen resolution.
In a nutshell, hinders user experience without any noticeable improvement.
Finish product is bad design because initial idea was bad design to begin with (i.e. the idea to fix nothing and break everything).
* No way to easily access personal multi-reddits
* Saved/Hidden/Blocked have disappeared
* A lot of information in the subs sidebar doesn't show up anymore (things like related subs, wiki and so on). Now it's limited to rules and welcome message.
The multi-reddits thing is especially problematic to me. If you've subscribed to many subs, it becomes unmanageable without them.
That they make their mobile site intentionally unfriendly and frustrating is infuriating.
Still, the interface is much clearer on old Reddit, new Reddit really shows the optimization of watching pictures and videos instead of articles and comments.
The old reddit is buttery smooth in comparison. I really don't get it