User blog comment:Sannse/Important Updates on Wikia’s New Look/@comment-737801-20100929201056/@comment-8-20100929210227

Solar Dragon: I don't know why you didn't find it -- it's in the first line of the first question on page 2.

There are both design choices and practical choices involved. As the FAQ says, the design is based on what we think will work for most visitors to Wikia (including future visitors), that includes looking at the most comfortable line length for readers, and making decisions on the overall design -- including ad placements and creating the right spacing for other elements.

Lancer1289: Please let us know of any contradictions you see, and we'll clarify