Personally I wouldn't announce anything at this point. I would suggest simply making the changes and announcing it once it is ready. This is starting to feel like Yaxay.
I also come in here every so often looking for that vibrant online community where you could learning web development, SEO, etc with knowledgable members and people willing to help. Most existing communities don't offer that anymore or have become a spam fest.
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