Broken talk pages?

I prefer this version. the darker outlines make it easier to see what was a response to what, and the individual show/hide buttons seem like they might be useful. The extra reply buttons on the left in the previous version seemed convenient in theory, but too many people seemed to misunderstand their purpose so it just ended up making discussions less organized.

How do you NOT create a pyramid in this new format?

Like this.

Please don't be so vague...

But it's so simple. I just replied to my own post that said 'Like this.'

To be more precise, like this.

It's really not hard o-o; Find the post you want to reply to and reply to it. I gotten used to it pretty quick.

Oh, I see now.

I just hope newbies don't go pyramid sprees...