So I heard that groups would be phased out.
I have two points to make for this:
Firstly groups are extremely useful for TPTMP and general discussion, I personally think that not all groups should be removerd.
Secondly I still think groups should be able to be created under specific conditions, One being that a TPT moderator approves it, and Two being that the group isn't inactive for more than 90 days and has at least three members besides the owner, after which it will be deleted and it's posts migrated to the forum where they are either eventually deleted or stay relevant amongst others.
Also, there should still be a way to browse and join a group provided it meets both the criteria above.
For pre-existing groups: Groups that have been inactive for more than 90 days (No posts, no mod actions, etc.) should be deleted as their users most likely don't do anything with the group anymore.
Groups that are active within the 90 day chopping block period an have three members besides the owner should be left alone.
This would also take a huge burden off TPT's servers as a whopping 80-90% of groups would disappear. There shouldn't be any warning on this or public info besides this post if this action is taken to prevent necro. Beyond this, this would allow for the group function without the problems of inactive and owner only groups.