Fully aware that this seems to be a small minority opinion here, I personally like the change, even though there is always room for improvement.

 - Most people seem to agree that the buttons are generally more eye-catching than before(even though for some people that is because they find them ugly **^.^** ). This was the whole point, so at least in that regard, success! (I am avoiding the important accessibility aspect here, about which I don't feel knowledgeable enough to really talk).

 - I personally noticed that I'm more likely to leave a vote, especially for the usual *google search -> solution* sort of visits. 

 - I can understand the opinion that the current buttons feel somewhat out of place with the rest of the style, maybe a square with rounded corners would be more in line with the site's other *button-like things*:

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- On the other hand, that stark difference is part of what makes them stand out so much in the first place.

 - While the discussion seems to have remained *mostly* civil, I just want to thank the many members of team **trying** to improve the site for all of us, even though the community often gives them tough love in return :).