I wonder how much of the Org's failure to attract new members in more recent years has to do with the rise of Reddit. Because Reddit has such a big user base and hundreds of different subreddits I wouldn't be surprised if people go straight to Reddit when they're looking for an online community instead of trying to find a dedicated fan site.

I think traditional forums like this one are better for long winded, in-depth discussions because the Reddit format makes checking back on old threads a pain in the ass but Reddit has an advantage over us because it's more popular and it's a one-stop shop. The Org is like a small business getting out-competed by Wal-Mart.