Oh, that really feels like work, I don't envy you this job.

we see Trending Communities and I would love to hear in the comments - Who cares?

No, I don't need it.

3 welcoming links, no actual welcome.

This was the case when I started out and it is still the case today, the amount of information provided is a huge, not unmanageable text jungle for newcomers.

We need a short, simple text with some of the most important points to start with. A text that motivates and is aimed at attracting new users and not scaring them off.

But I think that's beyond the scope of the propostal. Perhaps a few experienced users will take the opportunity to come up with such a text?

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Unfortunately, there is also a lot of it. I don't even notice it anymore, but it certainly doesn't make a good impression on someone who wants to find their way around.

Should this be the first step before making things look prettier?

Yes, I think that makes perfect sense. The question is whether you can still fit it into the project.