Right. That's pretty much what it is. A group is a message board that is really similar to a forum. So, Troy you're right, I think it would distract from DGN more than coax people to join.
Though, on the contray, it COULD help. We could make a group, but have something like this for a heading:
"If you are looking for Detroit area oriented Gothic info,events or have a similar interests, come and introduce yourself to the DetroitGothic.Net network!!"
And have that entire header a link to here. Nothing more in the group other than that on the page. It could open up a door to myspace users wondering about michigan area goth. Whatcha think?