A place to make setup requests...

First, is it possible to config within my abilities to not have the old topics show up each time I log in? In other words, when I've visited the board, then leave, then come back, the same topics are showing with new posts although they are not new since the last visit.

Second, are there any config options from the Moderator's point of view that would make the icons for "New Replies" and "No New Replies" more distinguishable? The Light Blue and Lighter Blue (respectively) are a bit close...