There's no reason why all of us have to put up with the same thing for years on end. I know that the majority are "used to it". But after awhile... It gets dull to see the same gray theme. I don't know.. I guess I have something against the color gray.
Ehh.. i've grown accustomed to this forum skin and I am sure many people feel the same. I would go as far as claim that many people would freak out if the forums suddenly looked different.
Many forums give people choices of 4 or 5 skins although I am pretty sure it was not just skin that he meant.
Maybe the ranking system, Profiles etc.
Skins are a pain to add and maintain. Especially when dealing with addons....
I'll see about other stuff. Talk with staff members etc.
It's possible to have both worlds. It's just not easy.
I don't know about it being a pain since I haven't messed around SMF. But it's possible.