Apple deleted the Activity Window in Safari 6? That's crazy!

Like many people - millions probably - I sometimes download videos from the Web by using Safari's Activity Window.
Now it has gone.
Apple, if you are listening, please put it back....pronto!
I would trade it for all the other new features in Mountain Lion.

Hi GeorgiPorgi,
I couldn't agree more. What were they thinking?
May I suggest you write to them here. I did, as have many others.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/safari.html
The more requests they get to bring back the Activity Window, the more chance that it will happen.
best,
James

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Carolyn:
I just now did exactly as you recommended. Result? No change.
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