Originally Posted by Robson

First impression is EVERYTHING, why did people bother joining here in the beginning? It had potential, the design is KEY to attracting members and without them you don't have a forum. I wouldn't bother joining yours unless it was very large and it served a purpose (e.g to plug my site and advertise) but I would join if the skin wasn't default simply because it gives me the impression that you take pride in your work and really do want the website to succeed.