I think the second one is the way to go FOR SURE! It's time. We need the update. I suggest finding a nice color scheme and getting the font sorted out for now (looks like you've started doing that already). Then set in a 'filler' graphic for the header (the correct size) so that we can see where it goes when the color scheme is complete and then we can put together a proper logo/banner.
If you'd like different smilies, I did create a blank moogle gif awhile back for SR's forums that can be made into a smilie set.![[Image: w0j5ap.gif]](http://i45.tinypic.com/w0j5ap.gif)
I think purging some stuff would be a good idea, but at the same time will be a huge pain in the ass for you. I think the only way you could do it is actually go through and delete individual threads, while leaving others in tact. Purging anything beyond a certain date makes me nervous because there are some valuable old lore posts floating around still.
If you'd like different smilies, I did create a blank moogle gif awhile back for SR's forums that can be made into a smilie set.
I think purging some stuff would be a good idea, but at the same time will be a huge pain in the ass for you. I think the only way you could do it is actually go through and delete individual threads, while leaving others in tact. Purging anything beyond a certain date makes me nervous because there are some valuable old lore posts floating around still.
