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I don't think it really changes much in the end. It's the content that defines the sites. It's like comparing a site made with Front page, Dream waver, etc. to one coded by hand. I feel that the hand coded sites are closer to the designer in a sense. I also find it both easier and faster to make things by typing the codes since I already know them, instead of clicking here and there and looking for the right option. It's easier to go straight to the source rather than work around an interface. However, the making of doesn't really define the type of site (ex. shrine or not).

Also when it comes to "lost of content" I more recently started to mentally picture archives which are kind of generic in design at times and often not even designed by the author who simply posts into their account. "Sites" are more personal and a big part of that to me is the design. Working around certain interfaces can limit that or turned it into a "modified template" which takes away from the originality. Although if it's just a script that isn't really visible on the design itself, something that's only there behind the scenes, then it's not really all that noticeable.

Personally, I don't see myself using those methods in the near future as I enjoy designing by hand coding and making new layouts in that way.

I use wordpress for my "big" project shrines because its easy to edit.

Kibumie wrote:I use wordpress for my "big" project shrines because its easy to edit.

I use Wordpress too :)
At the beginning I picked it to manage my link directory because I couldn't find a "normal" script with all the features I needed. I had previously used Wordpress as a blogging platform several times, it wasn't until I began to work on my Shuyin shrine that I decided to try using it as a CMS.

Like many others, I do not believe it really changes anything. I think the only thing it really changes is that it makes content a little easier to manage for those who may not know how or have a lot of sites or content. I break my sites up into smaller projects, I definitely don't have extensive shrines as some of the other members here, so I can't fathom what I would need CMS for. However, I see it a a great organization tool.

For me it also boils down to the idea that I learned to do it a specific way so I don't see myself changing the method I use. If others find it helpful and create more wonderful shrines, I don't think it really matters one way or another.

I've honestly never considered using a CMS for a shrine before, but I generally don't update my sites that often after they're uploaded, so it's not like I'm making constant revisions and changes. However this is making me reconsider, if only because it would get me to brush up on my Wordpress theme skills (which I've been meaning to improve). I think it could also help me be more organised.

I don't use CMS for shrines, I do things manually and I know how tiring it is when it comes to editing stuff and updates. But yeah, I agree with the others. As long as the contents of the shrine and still focusing on the main subject is still there, it's all good to use CMS.