about 50% content is like this, no matter what view you select. I think /r/pics has the right idea; it is so dominating. Other subs should change their post to be like this (with their own messages) I think.
Also, what sub did spez mod in 2008?
My eyes are screaming just looking at the new.reddit UI.
Sometimes it's good to be reminded what an abomination it actually is.