Wasted space

[Jeff7181]

If the two sections in the picture below could be combined it would reduce some wasted space at the top of the forums. It bugs me that I don't start seeing posts until half way down the browser window.

wasted space

 

[olds]

Half way down? Something is not right.
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/oldsmoboat/browser.jpg

 

[Jeff7181]

Yep... half way down