I have to chime in. WM6.1 is just as good as WM6.5 or 6.5.1 depending on what you're looking for. I also prefer 6.1. The stock rom IS fast. However, there is a great benefit to have a custom rom or kitchen. For example, I want the manila 2.5 on a 6.1 rom. I don't knock 6.5/6.5.1 at all. I like it. I just happen to prefer 6.1 (mostly for the menus as well). For anyone wanting 6.1 is custom flavors, try SSK's kitchen/rom.

Now... let the hating continue...

cmonex even told me herself that she prefer WM6.1 so it can't be that bad!