To be honest, I never linger on the main page and go straight to New Posts so I won't see the feature banner and latest threads which seem to be just the top of the New Posts anyway. That said, if your intended audience is visitors, then both additions are attractive. The feature banner needs regular upkeep though to keep it fresh and I'm wondering if you or other mods who have the ability to modify it will be able to support it as time goes on. Thanks for featuring my stuff though!