I know we're growing fast, but one of the things I'm enjoying most is the intimate atmosphere. As of a few moments ago, the most ever users we've had online here at one time is 31. We get to know each other better with this size group. When I joined the former Taylor Guitar Forum back in February of 2002, we already had some 1,200 members, though there was still a pretty strong sense of community. That's harder to maintain as a forum grows, and now that the AGF has nearly 62,000 members, the community feel seems to be limited to those who have either been there a long time or who post quite often. That's not bad, I suppose, but it's a very different venue from the UTGF.
I'm thinking the difference is a lot like a small coffee shop versus a good sized stadium. Both are good, but in very distinct ways.
cotten