IMHO it would be the best PR for XOOPS if xoops.org were also a little bit more 'design'(whatever that may be) and a little less 'default'.
I know there are some threads in the forums about this issue, but if we want to score higher next year in the Open Source CMS Award, I think the design of this site should be a subject of thought.
So far for my 2cts.
EDIT:
It should be relatively easy to make a small showcase with screenshots on the frontpage of xoops?
Greetz,