Level of Detail is MUCH better today (although I can still see the change, it is within reason).
I want to thank the development team for taking us seriously.
You must remember that the users of Second Life who create content are obsessive artists who constantly criticize their own work as not being perfect enough. When given the tools, we will use them down to the last pixel...so we'll see the changes and expect to be able to approach perfection with them.
Now, if you'd kindly turn your attention to the disappearing items complaints...