Wow. Props on what, if I'm correct, is a Studio Ghibli thing as an avatar?
Just can't tell 'cause I only know it side on (I had to run out of Spirited Away to phone my SO).
Good stuff if so.

Yes, as others have already mentioned, it is in fact Totoro.  What it is disturbing is that some people think it's a big cat with ten nipples.

I wish they didn't stop making new episodes of The Critic.  I miss that show.

Since Onstad had such tight rules on the old forum, he should have posted guidelines or a FAQ or something. Instead of using his energy to cry about the posts he didn’t like, he could have done to prevent them.

I think, though, that the only rule of the old Achewood forum (and I admit that I was not around much for its last days) was that if Onstad thought a thread had turned into a turd, he would lock it.  Unfortunately for him, this is a very difficult rule to enforce without reading every post in every thread yourself.  That is the kind of thing that burns out moderators very quickly, let alone the artist himself.

For now, try this instead:  
[url=http://www.achewood.com]this[/url]

If I understand correctly, html can be turned off at the administrator level.  Apparently you can pick and choose what tags are allowed.  I've never administered a phpBB before, though, so I don't know how you'd go about doing it...

You have to understand, kids, that my graphical talents are near zip.

Stop telling lies!  You are obviously very talented because that logo is basically perfect.