For the record, I am the owner and operator of the forum. I own the domain and have since it started.
The forum runs on a small budget. The money that comes in over and above expenses goes to pay something to Tech Guy, who does all the techie stuff.
This forum runs Yabb software, which is very inexpensive. It does not permit many of the more advanced features like uploading photos, spliting threads, moderator-only forums, and the like.
For us to advance signficantly would require an influx of cash--for better software, more storage, etc.
Combining or eliminating sub-forums is possible if desired. Most feedback I have gotten over the years has been for more sub-categories.
I welcome everyone's thoughts.