I could be entirely wrong (I most frequently am), but I have a feeling that with the current sections, people might be more inclined to mingle rather than feel confined to a certain forum. I have a feeling that this may turn out to be a good thing.
We're all learners, and in a way, we're all pianists too. I mean we all place our hands on the keys, which is why we are here in the first place 😆
Again I could be wrong and I don't have a crystal ball, but I think that the renamed forum sections will allow for a lot more blending. In time I reckon we don't even need to think in terms of "beginners turn left, advanced turn right."
An advanced pianist may very well start a discussion on the best way to learn a very complicated piece and we whippersnappers will read what's involved in breathless awe in the Learners Lounge.
And someone who started playing today might want to discuss their favourite composer and share that in the Pianist Zone. I would imagine that the advanced pianists might enjoy the enthusiasm and share their own passion.
This is a new forum and I think it will take some time to get into that mindset, but that would be my ideal world. Learners of all levels and pianists of all levels, no class distinction.
Or maybe that's not what will happen at all, and I'm just a hopelessly optimistic idealist 😁