Fuck, I know I shouldn't engage in this dumb drama, but a combination of my own idiocy, free time, and boredom entices me to.
a_skeleton_03, I sincerely consider you a cool dude, and I'm incredibly thankful for all you've done with this new space. You have put in so much more work than I would ever consider despite having visited this forum almost every day for the past 13 years... (and now that I'm done buttering you up here comes my rant)
But this banner being huge for everyone, or as you call it, passive-aggresive behavior, is borderline childish and you are pretty much spamming everyone instead of the people who are currently rustling your jimmies. Not that there shouldn't be a banner, but I hope you know what I mean. Sure at the moment this space may be your boat to sink if you so desired, but i think you might be slightly tarnishing your good work, just thought I'd mention it in case that is something you care about.
Just my 2 cents, take it or leave it, I honestly don't give too much of a shit. I just would like to request for the banner to not be as obtrusive.