The current layout arranges the pins sequentially by I/O port. Rearranging this would seem highly illogical and parallel interfaced devices such as LCDs would be greatly inconvenienced if the pin order was scrambled.
But I find it hard to imagine that anyone is happy with the odd pin spacing between pins 7 and 8. I would certainly choose a board with proper .1 spacing for any of my future purchases if it were available.