This is true, but having to enable a GMail labs feature is a heck of a workaround for a simple UI issue. That's a bit like saying let's put this vase right nex

This is true, but having to enable a GMail labs feature is a heck of a workaround for a simple UI issue. That's a bit like saying let's put this vase right next to this punching bag and don't worry, if the vase breaks, we've got some glue over here. Obviously this is hyperbole, but I think it illustrates my point. It would make much more sense to just separate the two very different elements. In fact, this is the point of this write-up and to offer a hackish workaround in lieu of a simple rearrangement is completely missing that point.