Taking everything into consideration, I am still going to give a "b-" for the overall experience since you all initiated the changes about a month ago.  I don't mind the ads and even enjoy some.  I find the interface for posting to be better for an IT novice like myself, and I like the new banners and "look" of the site.  It doesn't exactly feel as homey as it used to for me, but I am adjusting on that front and I think that is just how life is, things change.  And as for all of the down time, etc ... Well, that falls squarely under the "everybody poops" line item in my set of expectations.  I'm sure there will be more hiccups and that is just goign to have to be "ok"

Trackback messages that I've recieved from PDD result in a 404.