I don't really see a problem with people getting driven off because 4-ch does not "look pretty" or whatever.

But it would be cool to be able to customize 4-ch more. Something that 2channel achieves with its many custom browsers (www.monazilla.org). 4-ch doesn't have enough users as of now to support the development of such a tool and even if it would get done it's unlikely newbies would get attracted through it.

The best thing to do, about helping 4-ch right now, is to contribute good posts, get involved and spread the word a bit here and there if it's appropriate.