I do blame him!
New Google Maps had the option of using the old interface. Google watch how many people preferred the old interface and few probably tried staying with the old interface
BECAUSE, users didnt know where to click to continue using the old interface.
This means, Google didnt want to give people an option, but left an escape route for big companies, and techies et al who needed the old interface.
Dont chop of the user completely bend them to where you want them to go!
I hope Google Views goes the same way as WIndows 8, for exactly the same reasons!
Lady GooGoo LaLa