Mozilla Themes on Windows 10: A Disappointing Experience with Thunderbird

As a user of Mozilla's popular email client, Thunderbird, I was excited to try out some new themes and customize my experience. However, my enthusiasm was short-lived as I encountered an issue that has left me feeling frustrated and disappointed.

The problem is that when I switch between applications or windows, the menus and tabs in Thunderbird become invisible, except for the active tab text. This means that whenever I need to access a menu or switch between tabs, I have to waste precious time waiting for them to reappear. Moreover, this behavior is not limited to just switching between apps; even when I click on an email or an invisible tab, the menus and tabs only become visible again.

I've tried loading different versions of Thunderbird, including version 102.4.0 as a separate instance, but the problem persists. It seems that the issue is not related to any bugs or configuration errors but rather to the design choices made by Mozilla's developers. While I understand the intent behind this new feature, I strongly believe that users should have the option to disable it.

In my opinion, this change in behavior reduces productivity and creates unnecessary frustration for users like me who need quick access to menus and tabs. I'm not alone in this sentiment; many users would likely agree that this new feature is a step backward.

I've also noticed another difference between my previous version of Thunderbird and the latest one: the color scheme. Gone are the monochrome icons for folder types, replaced by colored ones. While this might be aesthetically pleasing to some, it's not something I'm fond of.

To make matters worse, the colors used in the new theme seem to have no connection to the system colors, which means that I'm left with an inconsistent visual experience. I've tried different modes and configurations, but none of them have helped resolve the issue.

In conclusion, I'm left feeling disappointed and frustrated by this change in Thunderbird's behavior. While I appreciate the effort put into designing a new theme, I strongly believe that users should be given the option to customize their experience and revert back to the previous behavior if needed. I hope Mozilla developers will consider addressing this issue and providing users with more control over their email client's appearance and functionality.

In the meantime, I'll have to continue using workarounds to access my menus and tabs, which is not only frustrating but also time-consuming. I hope that future updates will bring a solution to this problem, allowing me to enjoy a more seamless and productive experience with Thunderbird.

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