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> I don't think you're losing users due to the shape of tabs

They very might lose users because of the design of tabs. Tabs is almost the only UI most users see. If they feel dated, the whole browser feels dated.

The "floating tabs" style is very minimal, fresh and modern, and honestly still unambiguous. I'm pretty sure this new style was a good move.

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Well that's interesting. I'd be curious what average users see.

Average users are more likely to think "WTF happened? Why does it look different again?"

...and to them, "dated" is more likely to mean a step towards having a relationship with someone.

You know, I try to not be biased but that's what I thought inside. The average Joe has zero understanding of what's going on and this indeed is a strange unexplained change that also brings zero feature. For some older folks it's mind boggling I assure you.

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