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Originally Posted by afterglow

mmm...what do you mean by complete make-over american style? ... is this some kind of racial superiority complex?

my two cents.

Afterglow

I too had those same thoughts when I read that post. I too am not American.



To add on to some of the comments already posted, I guess it really depends on what level you are at and what features you really need.
For me, I don't need most of the features in any portal, and most portals don't have the features I need.

So I coded my own. I think that's the best way, in that YOU suit YOUR requirements. Of course I can understand not even can do this, and in that case, these portals *may come in handy, but I would still recommend everyone to try to customize their site.

Like Brad mentioned, too many sites looking the same these days.