I was looking at gaia which has bee around muck longer than AC and i would say that it would be the rivial website. I believe AC can be proved by upgrading the profile page...........something similar to myspace where you can have your own layout and background design. Possibly using programs like coolchaser layot. Layouts should be created using HTML coding. Also be able to have a profile song. This would bring more people to the community. Possibly get to know regular members a chance to get to each other better. heres an example: of a possiblily( don't do the same thing, but similar)
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This is my personal profile