Sj (2.718281828@gmail.com) [050111 05:47]:
In the long run, philosophically, I think you're right. In the short run, we should focus on usability and minimizing seek time -- an area where the site is already weak. If we're going to force people through a portal, it should be clear how to use it and should load instantly, not in 15 seconds.
The load time is problematic, but I think 'how to use it' is pretty damned obvious.
A quick question: does *anyone* whose usual wikipedia is *not* en: like the idea of www redirecting to en?
- d.