change in settings

We will get our answers in the next update.  Which will come suddenly, without explanation.

Explanation will be given the update will introduce more bugs and annoyances and the explanation will be written in such a way nothing can be proven easily

The board playing daily chess is actually much smaller. This is without any doubt a change for the worse and a significant loss in comfort. There is furthermore no reason for such a change: In live chess (Focus mode)  or opening the library the board is large as before. And there is no advantage in exchange. And the solely reference to a posible update without a date and some future but unnamed advantages given by a member whose status as a staff member is doubtful seems mockery to the thinking members here and to me too. And the reactions here are more than understandable. Its time for an official statement of chess.com to reconcile the discussing members here. I AM NOT AMUSED!  

it has been six months. any chance the board for daily games will be resized to what we had?

My board is too small!

That has been a problem for a while

Aren't we in V4 now?

The apps are; don't know what the current site is being referred to internally.

Side bar looks worse.

Does V4 come with Ghost Alerts as well?

When you set an account up and choose the level, that just sets the start rating. You can't change it after. Just play a few games and your rating will quickly increase if your results warrant it.