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anyone good at css?
I like this style, I think I might like it on the gallery too.
I cant pay, or cant pay much, but if someone wants to take a crack at it, I'd appreciate it.

The forum and the gallery can't be easily integrated, I've tried it locally and there's a ton of problems, so will need to stay as it is for now, seperate registrations, seperate permissions etc.

Its fine mate.
I'm used to the grey now, leave it be.

White looks more dynamic, but strains the eyes.