Hello, I also am not a fan of the new format. Things that are annoying are the amount of display ads that now take up more of the page. I realize that ads pay to drive the site, but when the display ads run large banners across the top and down the right side, it severely hampers the amount of information that is pertaining to the QB to be read. Also the formatting of the headers is not good on the eyes (that teal green). And it's harder to find the pull down menu, the font is way too small for us older types to see clearly.
Originally the thumbnail pics were annoying, but in retrospect, they are easier to get a good look when enlarging them. Clarity seems to be better.
It does sound like the new format is a work in progress so I hope it improves as the issues are identified and dealt with. Change is hard, so once the format is resolved and improved, maybe a navigation FAQ could be posted in a prominent location.