While the extra white space requires more scrolling, it makes it easier to read, for me at least. It also makes it easier to click a message. From http://en.wi

While the extra white space requires more scrolling, it makes it easier to read, for me at least. It also makes it easier to click a message. From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_space_(visual_arts) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_space_(visual_arts): White space should not be considered merely 'blank' space — it is an important element of design which enables the objects in it to exist at all, the balance between positive (or non-white) and the use of negative spaces is key to aesthetic composition. Most people actually seem to be liking it which is suprising to me since it's such a dramatic change: http://www.wepolls.com/r/1012846/Gmails-new-look http://www.wepolls.com/r/1012846/Gmails-new-look