I just noticed the new modifications giving us lines/blocks between topics. Personally, I like the change. All this on a Sunday, somebody is still working for us on a weekend.
I'm a developer and I do this all the time. I find it is much easier for people to follow things on screen when you group them or "guide their eyes" as I call it. Even if they don't realize it.
I noticed the change and it is a quite a bit easier to read.