New User Interface? Why not, I say!

I do not understand why people despise technological changes so much. I mean, I do understand that changes are perhaps inconvenient because sometimes you would need to relearn certain things in order to get back into the rhythm. But I adore and embrace technological changes. They are exciting and provide absolutely new possibilities and potentials.

Well I suppose before I delve more into the argument I should state that what I refer to are mainly new operating systems, navigational systems and basically all aspects of interactivity between user and the system. Unfortunately, I do not have the cerebral capacity to store the technical aspects of machines or codings so I can't exactly comment on that. But for the most part companies, inventors, designers, developers and engineers would create something that users would be able to interact with ease albeit with a little bit of learning. What I do not get is that after all the time and effort they have put into it some users are reluctant to relearn something that was modified for faster operational system and efficiency.

Take for example the Deviant Art V.7, the newest (and according to the developers, faster) system that Deviant Art has to offer its community members. I browsed a couple of deviants' pages and read journals that seemed to express utter hatred towards the newest version but personally, I quite enjoy knowing that everything has been modified to promote the artwork and reduce clutter. With the newest version it means enlarged versions of the images are viewed individually without flash ads on either side for greater appreciation of the artwork. And to be honest, I am more than happy having individual buttons for favouriting artworks or to download rather than having a dropdown menu that you would need to wait for it to appear before you can favourite or download.

I do not get the negative sentiments of the people who rather stick to older user interfaces. I suppose it's the sentimental nature of people who would rather stick to something they are already familiar and comfortable with especially when dealing with the ever changing aspects of technology. But I say, embrace it! Adore it! Love it! For technology will never cease to continue to advance into the ever distant future.

One thing I can never understand perhaps are remote controls. Again, that's a whole new argument worthy of its own post. Perhaps next time.