Open the css.
People can change what they want.

Similar to how b3ta runs their profiles. (look at mine?) Then all you have to do is make nice-looking stuff or allow it to be customized.

That's part of the beauty of CSS.
( Syncubus Yarr! Ye'll be walking Planck's Constant! [GMT-5], Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:18, archived)

I know how to use a pencil, thanks.
It doesn't make me an artist.
:o)
( Manic can teach you the secret of fire, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:20, archived)

I'm suggesting not using one.
Coding to allow for art removes your responsibility of it.

Have a few templates and allow people to add their own.
( Syncubus Yarr! Ye'll be walking Planck's Constant! [GMT-5], Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:23, archived)

I'd still want a designer
to help with decisions regarding visual priorities and real estate.

We're out to make a good first impression.
( Manic can teach you the secret of fire, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:24, archived)

I thought you might be a wordpress engineer.
I can help with CSS if you can find a designer. I'm a coder, not an artist.
( Syncubus Yarr! Ye'll be walking Planck's Constant! [GMT-5], Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:27, archived)

No,
he's someone who wants someone to design an internet news website for him.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:29, archived)

Thanks for your kind offer
I'll keep it in mind.
( Manic can teach you the secret of fire, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:29, archived)

This'll go on for a long time.
You: I want a designer to make things designed good.
Him: YOU CAN LET PEOPLE DESIGN THEIR OWN, IT'S WEB TWO POINT OH.
You: Yes, but we need a default design still, any decent designers out there.
Him: CUSTOMISATION !

...etc.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:28, archived)

chips
( Manic can teach you the secret of fire, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:30, archived)

duh.
that was so totally beside the point.
( sleepybinky, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:21, archived)