I had been in favor of replacing the save icon until I saw the branch discussion a few days ago, and seeing that even the best of them weren't a more logical choice than an antiquated piece of technology no longer in use. The author's arguments pretty much cemented by conversion to "meh, let's just keep using the floppy." And really if people don't seem to have a problem with gears for settings and magnifying glasses for search what's all the fuss over the floppy for save?
I agree. It also makes a good topic of conversation with the younger generations and can be used in teaching as a starter for computer history. It's a link to the past, a symbol in the true sense that represents an entire era before computing went mainstream. It's a tribute to the folks that made computing what it is now and I believe should be kept as a Save symbol in reminder of all those achievements. Besides all that, it looks awesome!