title: To Go or Not To Go with Liferay? What's the good, bad, and ugly?
body: <p>We are evaluating several solutions for a new web thing we're looking to build.  There are several aspects to it, including user management, content management, campaigns, community, and financial transactions.</p>
  
  <p>We are looking to roll the framework ourselves, using Joomla + Vaadin + CAS (to name a few) to DIY, but I am wondering if we should simply adopt the Liferay portal for one-stop shopping?  </p>
  
  <p>I have looked for testimonials and have not come up with much.  I appreciate anyone who has used Liferay (or chosen not to) who would share what technical hurdles it solves (or doesn't) and potentially what others it may create.</p>
  
  <p>Thank you!</p>