[TeMPOraL]

> Gmail team has to try to do what they think is best for most users.

I would love if Gmail team went forward and shared a bit about how they get data on what's best for most users. This would probably alleviate many complaints, by letting complainers (like me) know how dissimilar they are to majority of users.

> For the rest, there are various gmail UI tweak extensions for Chrome and Firefox,

Given the state of browser extension market, this is inviting users to selfpwn.

> or you can write your own userscript

Isn't this against the TOS? Even if it isn't, this solves the problem only for couple frustrated users with enough knowledge and too much time on their hands.

> or use an IMAP client.

Fortunately, yes, for now. I hope Google doesn't decide to abandon IMAP.