This is not a criticism post* rather an argument against those who mention "yes but you can modify it". My question would be* what if the admin doesn´t/can´t change it? Do you like going to hundreds of non-customized forums (there are plenty out there) and certain essential things simply just don´t work? For example really small fonts* bad fonts* or bad contrast of the fonts... simple things* but if not changed can potentially be really inconvenient for the users of boards who do not make the changes for whatever reason.
In summary* the importance of a good default template is to the users who do not have access to change the style/theme and have to suffer awful inconveniences... if an admin then wants to make an insufferable theme for their board* they are free* but by default something practical and convenient for all.
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