I think what got to the author was that it looks more like an app menu, and less like a bunch of html links (compared to the current state). I think it's cute,

I think what got to the author was that it looks more like an app menu, and less like a bunch of html links (compared to the current state). I think it's cute, but I'm also easily impressed by shiny UI things. Loop and Google+1 seem to be the current designations of their social developments. Edit: the fonts were changed too. I hope they'll remember to keep accessibility in mind.