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> Removing this element alone is a really bad decision. By looking at the original map a couple of times it is very easy to use the ring as visual aid and go from there. It is essential for navigation.

I'm not sure I understand your point. Ring is very much the central element in this new map, isn't it?

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But it’s not geometric any more. Try following the ring in one direction finding a station which you know is somewhere on the ring. It is much easier with the original design.

This is true - it's indeed much harder to do that, but the geometry should not take the blame: the station markers are a lot less proeminent in his version, vs the clear white pills for every station in the original.

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