If I was in control of WPTavern.com I would focus more on creating content that appeals to the wider WordPress community and users, rather than just the hardcore WordPress fans and developers.

I’m thinking a mixture of Problogger.net and smashingmagazine.com style, ie tips & tricks and how to build a better WordPress site combined with inspiration and tutorials.

I would always be thinking to try and create the type of content that people want to share with others, stumble, bookmark, digg... you get the idea...

While reporting and aggregating WordPress news is fine, I would make it the core focus of the site.

I think WPTavern would really take off then.