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Not quite. First, they did what 61.33% (42.36% + 18.97%) wanted, namely arranging the nodes grouped by material. Then they did what 69% out of these two groups wanted.

What would have been the alternative? Misrespecting the 61.33% in favor of the 38.67%, or rather misrespect the 81.03%, and do what the 18.97% wanted? It was a bold and unusual decision of the Devs and CSR to leave the decision what to do to a ballot. That way they showed their respect for the community. Misrespecting the vote would have destroyed that.
Well there was a change, though a change back. I would have preferred solution 2, which would indeed have been a major change. But I recognize that this solution has not been appreciated by the majority, and I have no problem to respect that.