I think having "recent threads" on the main page is redundant in light of the "new posts" option. Also, since its stuck at the bottom, the "recent threads" box hardly gets noticed. Oh and old reviews and info bits should expire automatically, i.e. a July record review or a 5 month old album bit of "news" ahem
Hey, I want "new posts" back along with my avatar! I'm pretty sure that that arrangement is one of the reasons the forum has been mighty active recently! Please, pretty please.