Damn the "Press '/' for insert an element" is annoying. I sent an e-mail to feedback@evernote.com to give them my opinion too. are why is there not an explanation of what that message even mean?
I use Evernote daily and if they think it is such a useful feature that is is worth sticking it in our face to replace the cursor, I think they should tell us about what it is and why it is so important that it needs to be pushed so aggressively on us. You'd think it'd be a lifesaving or life-altering feature the way they are rolling this out.