No, Tim, you're reading the poll wrong. Yes, the poll shows that some people like the new design. I'm happy for them. I'm glad that, as you say, you don't get a headache. But since Penguinbait is asking for an option, and the poll shows there are people who both like and dislike the design, it supports Penguinbait's request, not your apparent insistence on a one-size-fits-all solution.

As for requesting participation for desired changes, not everyone is a web designer. There is more than one way to participate, and few are better examples of that than Penguinbait. Please see this other post of mine. Besides, what Penguinbait is asking for (a) already exists and (b) wouldn't hurt the aspirations of the new design's supporters. Please see my post on that, too.