Really? I take it you liked it the old way?
I did. Now I can never click on my hubwheel. Keeping it orange was a reminder that I had messages that I needed to respond to. Also, admittedly, a bit of laziness; I always had messages I needed to respond to. I go through mass-dismissals every few weeks. Because my inbox is something I'm not good about. So now I don't have the reminder which may mean I may lag more (or not).
I requested this change, or something similar. Now when I see orange, it indicates a change of status. There's something new in there. I like it.I always had messages I needed to respond to.
Me too. Therefore, the orange dot never gave me any information. I already know there's a backlog.
You can't make everybody happy, mk, nor should you have to. It is not a bad idea, but don't wear yourself out trying to make sure everyone's copacetic. I had been aware most people wanted this function, and aware that my use of the inbox is off-the-norm.
You could go orange-blue-gray : some unseen, some not dismissed, none.