@UnanimousStargazer Nothing starts out perfect. Google and Facebook had growing pains too. Hell, Windows can still barely figure their shit out. The biggest tech still has flaws.
It just depends on your usage and expectations. If you prefer Reddit, and the content is still relevant to you, go for it. For me, I was a lurker and didn't really expect much past the front "hot" page. That's exactly how I use the federated sites, so to me I lose nothing because I expect nothing.
I respect your opinion to return, and yes this place has flaws, but if we don't use it, it won't get fixed. Going back to Reddit for your reasons is like saying you won't live in your new house because it doesn't have furniture. Like, yeah, you just bought it, it's new, it's empty. Put shit in it and make it nice! Invite your friends over! Have a party!