It is pretty simple.. We either pay by their rules, or we go elsewhere.
TBRC has is on forums, they are not heavily used, because most members are here. I have full control over there, we can build as many forums as we want. I have no poured my time and energy into the boards, because they are not used that much. I can change the look, I can add boards, we can even have a lounge area, talk about all the non reef stuff we are into... Even can have a politics board for those wanting to have that discussion (keep it on that board).
Thing is, people like it here, it is the devil they know. The other clubs come here looking for us, RC is BIG and as a result, we get traffic here that our little club site would not get on its own.
Talk to me, if you want changes...If there is a desire, I can find time.