Merge them all together I say.
Works well for other forums.

That way you get other perspectives on techno. Too much compartmentalisation as it is.

Also - just an aside - would it really hurt for there to be a little more irreverance? Does the techno board have to be limited to discussions on techno? I would read the board a lot more if it wasn't all so techno focussed on everything, and it would help forge a stronger sense of community.

I don't see the point is creating a million subforums for every possible strain of potential conversation topic. You just end up stifling discussion and debate.

Jus' my two cents...