I've been using Deviantart since 2014 and I have to say, the old site was better than the new. More lags/load times (recently somewhat fixed), weird layout that is similar to the more professional artsite, Artstation (really does make me question if they copied it), the helpcenter really doesn't seems to be helping and response is seems none excictent. One reason for the change that I heard is that, the people behind it doesn't see a bright future for the site and could get shut down in a few years and the rushing of the new site was neccecary, but I agree it was really uncalled for and not user friendly. Of course, it's just a speculation, but can have truth to it.One other thing I have to say is that, the old site will not come back if anyone is still wanting it back. I am sorry, but it's just not gonna happen ever. The only thing we can do is, hope for the best and let them work on it. I loved the site before and keep loving it for the people on it, not for the company.Almost forgot, some positives that have to be mentioned, is that the search system got actually better with the change. I don't immediatelly get blasted with fetish when I search for something and I love that. Really hated it as, I think, many others aswell.The app just got an update that looks, at least somewhat presentable and user friendly finally. Thank you for reading and have a nice day!
