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I do find it strange you all want a left column. If you think about it the way we have done it is to make the content of the posts in the centre

You have a LEFT column where the postbit with the avatars is.

Then the main content body of the post

Then the right column.

It is actually in balance. If you put the left column in you in effect have 2 left columns and the body of the post on the right. Also in USER CP and viewing PM's you will then actually have 3 left columns as that has its own.