Here are the links for anyone who wants to read up on the other discussions:
Hacker News
Reddit r/rust
https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/a1jjuf/a_new_look_for_rustlangorg/
Reddit r/programming
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/a1jjyg/a_new_look_for_rustlangorg/
Also, i just noticed, the current main page at https://www.rust-lang.org has a big blue banner saying "Try out the new beta site!" on top. Given the current heated discussion, advertising the current beta that prominently may be unwise.