Well, the new look just came and just for that I have two templates that I made for those in need of an Icon or a Display picture:
My Opinion: it's slick, but could have used a few minor adjustments:
1. I would have preferred the Classic Portal be a separate button rather than part of a drop-down menu.
2. Slots for MSN, Yahoo IM, ICQ, Skype, and Trillian should have been added.
3. The animation that plays in the Classic Portal tends to lag on older computers. My advice: cut down on the filter usage.
4. The BG wallpaper may be nice, but it doesn't really contribute to anything.
Update: Here's some things I forgot to mention...
5. The "Other Submissions By (Insert username here)" was taken out for no apparent justification.
6. The new auras for animators/artists/musicians/game designers don't have the versatility of the old Light/Dark/Neutral/Evil/Fab system.
7. The Voting system no longer keeps track of votes anymore.
On the other hand, there are things I do like:
1. People can now read any user's art reviews.
2. The new icons & display pics are a nice refinement.
Finally...