The only real reason I decided to have a website was to prove to myself that I could actually get one up and running !
In reality of course, using website design software with built in templates and with wizards for this, that and the other doesn't really help prove that I am capable of anything other than following a set of instructions. I did buy an xhtml tuition book though.
Still - why get into the humdrum world of html when the technical means for almost instant gratification exists ? I am if nothing else, a great believer in making the best use of the available technology.
I've also been looking at forums, forms, webcams and blogs - just curious really.