I’d been so comfortable in the old interface when I started using it. Simple to understand tabs, large clickable buttons, draggable interface elements, etc. What’s not to like?

Your statement highlights our amazing ability to adapt to the objects that we use. Even with the most unusable interface, given enough time and practice, many people can learn to use it quickly. Of course, anything should be designed to require the minimum amount of adaptation and learning necessary. It’s not that the old WordPress was difficult to use—it just required more thought than necessary, especially for people who are new to the CMS. Whether WordPress 2.5+ makes life easier for more experienced bloggers is something that we’ll witness with time.

I’d been so comfortable in the old interface when I started using it. Simple to understand tabs, large clickable buttons, draggable interface elements, etc. What’s not to like?

But they streamlined so much. I regard Zeldman &co. very highly in this business, and they really delivered in spades (though as you noted, it’s not perfect, and will likely never be).

I think, ultimately, the face lift was a long time coming. I’ve used WP on client sites for no less than a year, and many have been using it professionally for much longer than that; it’s about time WordPress looked as professional and sophisticated as it actually is.

Thanks again for the comment!