We have created Roll Call threads in each state network the intent is for general banter for the state to take place in this thread as well as it to be used for connecting people. All the threads were created in Mid May 2016 , We locked all the threads in Mid Dec 2017 as we decided at that time that we would rather each member to create their own personal threads. At that time we added a feature to allow users to create new topics directly from the topic lists. This remained the way we conducted the network until we came across a random situation in which Potential member A visited and seen the last activity as 2 months old so he decided the state was inactive and did not post , then 2 days later Potential member B visited the same state network and seen no one had posted so he too felt it was inactive.. Once this was identified as what was happening in Mid March 2018 we immediately reopened and pinned all the Roll Call threads in each state network to the top. It was a learning experience, the good thing is we identified a way we could serve the members better and was willing to make the necessary changes to make it happen. Today these threads are the most active threads on the site and we are perfectly OK with that.  

Excerpt from thread: This thread is for people actively searching for a Militia to join. It is also a helpful place for Militias to find individuals wanting to actively train. Post your location and a bit about yourself. Even if you can't run in field OPs you may be useful in other areas.

We very much so encourage you to post in your state RIGHT NOW, even if its just "I'm here" it's something!