I remember the first time I went on DeviantArt and it was pretty slow back that. I always thought that the design for DA as pretty well done but I think I like the new design even better. It definately has a 2.0 feel. Although I sometimes wish for an option to change the color scheme but that's ok. The site's still a bit slow but nothing like before of course it can also be my internet connection. I never thought that DA will be a full-fledge social network for artists and users alike. It's almost like the facebook for art people. I also never thought that there would be a blogging feature on DA but I guess that's progress so that artist can somehow post their thoughts and such. The thing that I really am happy about is the option for artists to sell prints of their work. Now THAT is progress! I also saw somewhere an option to increase clicks, well, a little extreme but I think some people may have a use for it. All in all things are looking great here in DA and I know it will just get better and better.