I had no trouble downloading, and I prefer the new style with a window coming up. However I don't like the idea of only one folder - "Public" - for both downloads and uploads and this is the reason why:

The disadvantage with this concept is that files which I've downloaded that aren't working, are corrupted or useless in some other way go public directly. I always prefer to check files before making them public, to save others the frustration of downloading rubbish. I only make good stuff public. With only one folder for downloads and uploads this is not possible anymore.

With the option of using two folders, those who prefer to have one common folder can still set both to the same folder if they wan to.

--T.