Even old timers can use Discord, but not if the Recruitment page has no details and directs to on forum template. (Although I have no idea how old the players behind unanswered recruitment posts are.)
I agree that OF's need a buff if we are realistic in expecting them to help server community.
If currently OF then there are expectations not just activity wise, I can see why it becomes jaded and people do not bother, but that does not help.
Personally I think not answering recruitment, permit, bounty boards etc. is a big problem and not likely to attract players.