You know what he meant to type .... he wants original themes, NOT just ports. It is possible for Apple users to design something original, not just copy Windoze (ond OS9) stuff. At least the OSX versions usually have another whole level of refinement to them... I don't know if it's the restrictions that OSX places on the designs as far as size and shape of the elements, or if it's the fact that they have to be good enough to replace Aqua and thus have a high standard to live up to, or the limited but fierce competition amongst our resident themers, but most of the ports don't really end up looking that 'Windozey'. Even the XP one looks better than actual XP (although it still turns my blood to ice)!

I'd like to see some more all-new ideas too, but all-new design ideas are really hard to think of! Why don't you think of a really good idea for someone to work on?

In fact this thread could grow into an idea thread for original themes.... it goes with the subject line. 'Stop porting windows themes', where people without the time or talent or knowhow, or patience to actually build a theme can toss off suggestions and post mockups and maybe actual themers can pick up on the ideas and run with them!

Maybe what started as a lame thread that a week ago would have slid off the page overnight could here grow to be a useful one that inspires great new OSX themes for years!