While the existing approach may have its flaws, the wholesale removal of valuable information and functionality from the browser UI very likely isn't the right fix, either.
In my opinion, this is up there with the removal of the URL protocol, the removal of the status bar, the removal of the menu bar, the removal of the ability to disable JavaScript easily, and the other similar changes we've seen from Chrome and/or Firefox over the past few years.
This useful functionality is removed under the guise of "increasing usability" or "improving security" or some equally vague justification. So-called "average users" don't even notice any improvement, while power users are forced to endure a dumbed-down, less effective browser experience.
In my opinion, this is up there with the removal of the URL protocol, the removal of the status bar, the removal of the menu bar, the removal of the ability to disable JavaScript easily, and the other similar changes we've seen from Chrome and/or Firefox over the past few years.
This useful functionality is removed under the guise of "increasing usability" or "improving security" or some equally vague justification. So-called "average users" don't even notice any improvement, while power users are forced to endure a dumbed-down, less effective browser experience.