Just a simple idea here.
On the front page (lobbies), perhaps make some space above the lobby selection interface, so people can customize the space with 'widgets'.
These are simple boxes with information - examples could be ETF2L news, TF2C news, UGC news, Live streams, and more.
It would support TF2C little more in becoming a competitive hub, not just a place to play lobbies, as well as just providing essential, important information; especially to those who don't visit this forum much.
Thanks
~TUG