[gspitman]

OK, every month or so there's a new "Which ROM is the best" thread... which inevitably starts a holy war... (iPhones are the best ever)

But really it comes down to how you want to use your device, and what level of instability you're willing to tolerate.

Some look really pretty, but are kind of buggy (Energy ROMs come to mind)
Some are very stable, but don't come with much software cooked in... (MM, MR. X)
Some come loaded with a bunch of apps you may not want, but you don't have to go find them...

So really when people say "the best ROM is what works for you" it's true, and the only way to find out is to download a few, play with them and decide for yourself.

Also, getting Sashimi or XDA_UC set up is key if you're going to be flashing a lot.