My $0.02...
1. My primary acoustic interest is branded with the Taylor Guitars logo. I still enjoy playing other builders when in the shops, but the guys in El Cajon consistently get my cash. For that reason, I enjoy reading about them and their guitars whenever I can. This place, along with the Taylor website, is the place to do that.
2. Electrics and other acoustics can be found at The Gear Page, The Hamer forum, The Fender Forum, The Les Paul Forum, The UMGF, etc...
3. There really is nothing else tying me to the old place. Hence, I've deleted it from the favorites. Buh-bye now...
The UTGF will get bigger and busier as the months and years move on. The best way to grow member ship is to do what you're doing right now - Provide a friendly, relaxed, informative website with good information and good people. If you've built it right (and I think you have), they will come...