Not too bad for the first shot. The audience division is standard (bloggers vs moderators). The main section needs a bit more to be the main focal point. Right now it looks as if the main focus is missing due to the amount of negative space in that main section. Also, the logo is in the mud and needs to be pushed a bit more.
But all in all, it is contemporary, consistent, and clear.
Thanks for checking it out. I get what you're saying about negative space. I'll look into adding a bit more there.