For right now, I've removed the extra bordering graphics from the sidebars. Currently, they are causing me some issues. :tickedoff:
I know there are some styling (font color and some footer rendering, dependant upon location) issues as well, as I needed to import a different stylesheet, but I think I got most of those. I do know there are a couple more out there, though, so not necessary to point em out. ;)
It is a temporary thing ... but if performances improve without all the extra border graphics, might just stay this way (minus the styling stuff). We'll see.
I didn't really notice too much of a difference. It looks good, and nothing that we can't get used to, if necessary. :)
/agree with Gwennie
In fact, I have all borders off ig as I don't really like the look there. Now here, it is all lovely, with or without the borders.