I didn't notice the change until someone said something about it...But I just keep a window open for C&V and for General (maybe one other sometimes) and I just open a new tab with the thread I want to read (by what page I want), then close it, go to the next, and so on. Ill reload the main pages a few times a day to see any new threads posted.
More simple to me, even if I do happen to miss threads here and there. Though, I can always go to the next page and skim through to check...and I use a desktop.
My vote - Well I suppose I don't use enough of the features to vote lol