No it's not a flame. Just trying to make a point.
Before petitioning, either for or against the new GUI, try the interface. You've had it for like what. 2 days? It's waaay to early to say if it sucks or rules. Give it a few weeks, then come back and say this or that when you've become more familiar with it's usage.
Besides, we all knew it was coming and could have voiced these opinions before. But few did.