I've only been a member for just over a year so I don't know whats gone on in the past between the two clubs.
Some forums are not maybe as busy as others but maybe that's a sign of the times regards peoples finances and rising running costs every year. Also if you have a friend who already has a Subaru then your going to join the same club as them regardless.
If you want to meet up and talk about the cars and mods etc then great, If you just want to go for a drive then great. Everyone has there own thing but one thing we have in common is our cars.
Please can we all just try and move on with the here and now instead of what was. We all drive a Subaru and share the same interest, our cars.