"Diamond Portal" and the Template Generation

I've noticed in order to make internet use and collaboration easier for the user, there needs to be templates available. So although this encourages more users, I think it limits the ability of an individual and their creativity. In my webhost site, they offer about 50 different templates as an option for your site. Besides the fact that they were not the most impressive designs, I didn't see the need to have this option. Most people who got to webhosts, from my understanding, have an idea on how to create a site all on their own. Templates can serve as an idea booster but shouldn't be used all the time.

A site I've noticed many musicians use is "diamond portal." This flash animated site, offers a number of templates, colors, and animation for a reasonable price. Although the colors are different, the buttons are in a different location, and some of the animation is different, they all are similar in style. It is not my intention to come off as some pompous jerk and insult anyone or any site that use templates. I use them too. I just feel that this template phenomena is starting to make everything look the same.

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is a fairly new term I'm still learning. It is my understanding, thus far, that it refers to the user-generated content phase of the Internet.

Web 1.0 was more of an information based generation where we used the Internet to absorb facts and data searched online. Now, the second generation of Internet offers users a more flexible and creative platform to work with, emphasizing online collaboration and sharing.

I think it's great we're able to contribute to the world-wide-web, but I feel this kind of user-friendly generation can (and does) invite wrong data and information provided by some users. As long as it's kept honest, I'll be happy!

New Blog

Hi everyone!
I'm a blog newbie.
Looking forward to a great semester.....