[funmonkey54]

Originally Posted by Beret

Gold border? Then it would break the background because the banner BG and regular BG are the same.

Newb? Tell me, how do you know how long I've been doing graphics for? Do you stalk me?

Then do this. Make the border on the top and sides of the banner. Then, add the border to the sides of the background. Then it all flows together.

And I know you are a newb at graphics because if you weren't, you would know how to take constructive criticism.

EDIT:

Originally Posted by _.Spitfire._

Just an addition to this.
Even if someone can't make good graphics, he can still have great knowledge of what is wrong and what is right, in terms of art or design.
Even people that know jack about art are entitled to their opinion. And if someone knows jack about art/design, and they tell you it looks wrong, it generally looks wrong.

Thank you.
That is a very valid point.