As you saw that fucking traitor other arena person @ImportantNobody has a different view than me. I think if we want to discuss things concerning RPers outside this thread we need to just reach out and ask questions, there is no harm in it.
I'm fine with the arguments on both sides. Just putting it into a sub-forum doesn't harm it much at all and neither does leaving it as is. It's definitely unique enough to leave as is but it would be very nice to increase activity for it.
I think the weirder type of arena battles and tournaments could also be more like in casual where it could get more interest for people who might not want to join in the arena, but see an epic combat focused roleplay and join in, realizing they like such battles.