Hey guys, ive had my personal forum link (www.tomstill.co.uk/forum) in my signature for the past few months.

The forum is used, mainly by my college mates/personal friends, discussing very general subjects, music, sport, internet links of interest etc, and of course the very general lounge. We also have a small space for our footy team.

Is it possible for a general purpose to attract a wider audience? Do people sign up to such things? I just want to freshen it up a bit more, and some new members would be good.

I was hoping to move from small personal, to a slightly larger community. Out of the 80 odd members, 15-20 are regulars, we have a good post count and some interesting discussion.

So any ideas? any ways to get more people onto a general purpose forum? Also examples of existing ones would be very good

Regards Stillt