To be honest with you, I didn't really like any of the designs. Personally, I prefer clean designs rather than it being full of graphics.
I voted for #2 but I had equal thoughts for #1, so my vote was split. #1 is clean but I disliked the smile face and the Yahoo symbol. #2 was structured better with graphics on the sides and text in the center, but the text bothered me.
I like the background of #1 and the main title text of # 2, I like the slogan text of #1, but it doesn't need so many images just 2 would probably do it?
I'll vote for #1 ....but less logos and main title text of #2 😛
the yahoo and aol logo i agree have got simple shadow added on them. but for the background bubble, the diary, the msn icon, the bubble text in bottom it took a good bit of time,
the main text is something i have done a lot before so it didn't took me much time.
just thought i would give the link of original banner as some parts of current option are hiding due to transparent background.
Hmm ok hard one I voted number 1 but I don't like the voice balloons or the green text - but the rest of it is good and you've got a great "t" favicon design shouting out from it - a few tweaks and it could be really good.