The problem is that the Downs is getting too small? I remember when there were only about 20 members. That was back in the First Age, before the coming of Orlando and Elijah at the turn of the tide. Many an old crone might spin a tale of days when there was great longing for the forum to return to its humble beginnings.
I haven't visited in years, literally, but have some fond memories of hour upon wasted hour spent in this forum and in chat. Good times.