LJ at it again

It's been safe and sound for a few years, but it looks like LJ is going through one of its Unpleasant phases again... now with a banner up top saying essentially "Why don't you try the new version?" ;P

WELL I'VE BEEN THRU ALL THAT... NO, I WANT TO STAY WITH MY OLDER U.I.

I hope it is just a phase, otherwise viewing LJ could become a bit miserable, like if this is a preamble to a foregone conclusion. BUT I did send them a message so hopefully they are not planning on eliminating the previously pleasant viewing options.