Getting involved and get to know people doesn't only mean being active on forums. And even though there are a couple 07 topics, 90% of the forums contains other topics, so don't complain on that there's no topics to post on.
Getting more involved could also apply on being more active on ts etc. You talking with chicken only is not enough.
Also, you must post an introduction that must get accepted before you can proceed to post an application and have the members of the clan to vote whether if you are suitable enough to be an official member of the clan. That is one of the reasons to why you should get to know people and introduce yourself.
Goodluck