How to play without custom banners: Use an old launcher (I still got Bob Jackson (yes I named my launcher that) lying around, he's the oldest launcher out there, and we love him, and if you pay me 150k I'll PM you with a download link to Bob Jackson, the original launcher).
Also Digglez, get that dick out of your ass, feeling all offended by rage_guy 'n' shitz just 'cuss he is somewhat making fun of you getting fudgepacked by 60 year old men.