I think it's important for the new players that things like tf2center and rgl open pugs are active. It's unreasonable to expect a platform like tf2center to host top quality games, but I'd really like it if we could get the site populated enough to serve as a way to consistently be able to play 6v6 at any time even if it isn't always the most serious or balanced experience. Like it or not, r/TF2 thinks TF2center is the spot to play a pick up game of 6v6, and I think it's worth taking advantage of that. The weird thing about tf2center right now is that it has this reputation as being a place for noobs because the playerbase was much more ugc steel level back in the day, but now it's more like a retirement home for experienced players who just want to do fast rollouts under the influence after a long day at work after the kids go to bed. So you basically end up with some 1200 hour kid getting yelled at by bunny monster for being bad (love u Joaquin I know ur just tsundere).
I'm not really sure how to solve this issue, but I think something like noobsday Tuesdays where we set up lobbies for players with no or little rgl experience could be cool and effective.