[Design] Critique needed.

[Minnesota]

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if some of you eye-candy folks could offer me some critique on a forum design I am in the process of making. I need some helpful suggestions on how I can make it better, as well as some comments on the things that I should leave in place that already look fine.

Critique would be highly welcomed,
Thank you in advance;
-Minnesota


Which design is better and how can that design be made even better?
http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/2811/nirvanaforumsimg3jq.jpg
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/954/nfd36ew.jpg

 

[Apocilipse]

I'd say the first link is the best...But its a little blan...as in empty kinda...But it'd be the best because the nirvana picture which im taking it ur forum is named after is a bit bigger and sybolizes ur forums more

 

[Korittke]

I have a suggestion.. don't make a forum on Nirvana.

 

[kirby2]

I clicked the link and the picture (I didn't realize it was a picture) said I was admin. That was the best part of my day.

 

[Gimmi]

I clicked the link and the picture (I didn't realize it was a picture) said I was admin. That was the best part of my day.

haha.
the first oen is better