[VA Advogado]

The simplicity of the old setup I think had a lot to do with FRs popularity.

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.

[pt17]

I think your comments are well-founded. In the woodworking world, there's a site called Badger Pond that's been maintained by an individual who's kept it very simple with no fancy stuff. All the other woodworking sites, including those by the publishers, prettied their sites up to the point of being also-rans.