As an 'older' trader I see other platforms growing and replacing BTCTalk.
It is worth to read about PR efforts here: https://www.reddit.com/r/viacoin/comments/7ar1k2/be_part_of_the_community_youre_not_a_coder_but/
Emphasis has been greatly on development of the VIA code. Now it is time to take VIA to a bigger audience not just to the good old Crypto traders. Lots and lots of new BTC buyers are entering the crypto scene. Huge and huge potential for a coin like VIA. So much under the radar. Quality article about Via's potential is as important as repeating the name Viacoin in all corners of crypto.
'The focus for VIA has been on technical improvement for a long time, only now is marketing and PR catching up. Persistence is key. After letting 10 messages about VIA pass, someone might start wondering what this project is about after message 11.'