I thought the term mid-south was being used for this forum to include those a little farther north than what is usually included in "southeast," to include NC, TN, KY, VA, AK. I don't consider any place as being "deep south" unless firmly in Z8.
This form is one of the slowest that I visit. I don't think dividing the regions any farther will create more interaction.
...but I see the forum has been created, but isn't showing up in the "regional" section.