[Oni]

I understand your perspective, but I disagree that groups must exist for essentially what you described, the betterment of the forum. I think groups can exist simply for members to enjoy each others company and serve no other purpose than letting those members have fun. I agree learning and expanding skills is important, and it's awesome when groups exist to help spread knowledge, but I don't think that should necessarily be a requirement for a group.

I agree with this statement. At the same time, make solid plans before starting a group.

Again, putting a label on the people of said lounge group would change nothing. They'd be the same people, post the same things, with the exception of having a new userbar. What part of that is making something more fun?

I'm not saying a group like that can't exist, I'm saying it's a stupid idea and a waste of resources. Regardless, each to their own. If someone wants to waste money on a pointless group then there's nothing I'll do to stop them, it's their money.

In the past, similar groups have added hype to the forum. Nothing wrong with it. Specialist groups also have their own place on the forum.