you want to change user expectations

Actually I am dissappointed that the UI team aims to change user
expectations. In general this type of thinking leads to the division
of the user base. Some will just ignore it and others will dislike and
fight it. The result is something like ribbons for the Office.
Something that has to be accepted but has at the same time the
potential to drive many long term user away from the product. User
interfaces should aim to integrate different aspects / conventions by
offering different ways to use the product. From this discussion I
just get the impression that the decision is made and we have to
accept it.