I don't like it myself

[jimsflies]

I like the header and table category backgrounds. I have a suggestion about making it look less cluttered as well as I think help your forum in general...i would consolidate forums. I think you have too many for a smaller site. I think it is far better to start with more general forums and add to them as your site grows.

Also try making a few main category forums, and then have forums in those categories...this will not only help from an organizational standpoint it will also help visually with your forum homepage.