I don't like inconsistencies either, but I don't mind them as long as they're consistent within a conceptual section. The arrows on the sidebar, for example, c

I don't like inconsistencies either, but I don't mind them as long as they're consistent within a conceptual section. The arrows on the sidebar, for example, cause a different behavior when clicked than the arrows up top. The pipes between the links on the right are between links relating to your personal settings as opposed to the links on the left, which are filters for the search results (with the exception of Mail, which is inconsistently placed). Overall I like the new look but I can see how it may not be the most cohesive design.