I can somewhat understand the urge to de-clutter the URL and emphasize which parts are most important. But I'd prefer they did it in another way which doesn't

I can somewhat understand the urge to de-clutter the URL and emphasize which parts are most important. But I'd prefer they did it in another way which doesn't involve hiding anything. For example, render the most important parts of the URL in bold type, a color that contrasts more, or a slightly larger point size. That way, you still make it easier for the eye to pick up the parts that the browser believes probably matter most, but you don't make it impossible to see the parts that might also matter.