This thing shows John's talents, he could make a fortune as a web engineer but I'm not sure if this particular design for this particular forum works. The simplicity of the old setup I think had a lot to do with FRs popularity.
All of this customization and compartmentalization will water us down. Everyone is going to have their own little freep world and it's even possible for two posters to never meet each other.
It was more user friendly and effective when everyone was "on the same page".
One new feature: When you post an article, you don't have to use HTML. Just copy and paste.
Look at Drudge's site. Number 1 site on the internet and he hasn't changed a thing. Simple black and white and no graphics. If it aint broke, don't fix it.
You know Jim told me once that this was going happen. Of course his implication was that the Intelligent people would be able to hang out in one place and the "KOOKS" in another. I told him that this would just cause seperation. And No thanks. I remember his reply..."I see". It is a real shame even if people wanted to unite on an issue they would not be able to do it effectively here anymore. And for those people who just come here without being registered(I have added a bookmark to FR on many a persons Browswers) This is going to be a real turn off to them too.