Is it just me or does the mute switch not actually function? I'm running pandora and I flipped the "mute" switch and it did nothing. I then switched to a video

Is it just me or does the mute switch not actually function? I'm running pandora and I flipped the "mute" switch and it did nothing. I then switched to a video podcast and the same issue occurs, flipping the switch does NOT mute. The volume rocker worked normally... holding it down actually muted the device. I've been aware of this change since beta, but what's the point? Especially if it doesn't function as expected. The iPad doesn't have a ringer or a vibrator (lol, for lack of a better word). I find this confusing! Which mute mutes‽ I preferred it as an orientation lock anyway... Maybe this should be configurable?