Er, or maybe Mahz could just make a better (ie not shitty) group system to use for such things? Clans and whatnot are basically the same things as groups, and the name "group" is better for a broader use, so probably best to keep it that way.

In the meantime, Off-Topic or Member's Lounge should work for making threads about whatever non-RP stuff for people to come and talk about. The Member's Lounge is basically meant for hanging out and socializing, so that's probably the better place for such things.