Cloning improving ?? i really think you shoold solve some problems before doing this, the dolphin template is really heavy + sql request "need to be improved" + count queries in every page of the site, just believe me people you can't have more than 60 simultaneous connections without problems.

My vision to the next version of dolphin:

1- More simple templates.
2- No more count queries, ex: Photos, videos, sounds, blocks...
3- Simple pagination, without pages, only next or more...
4- see more Using jquery will help speeding up the site.

Conclusion: a simple design and a faster website, will encourage people to join.

About cloning facebook: We are not looking for copy / past, but isn't it very helpful to implement the new technology like jquery ?

With all my respect.