We can give a single sticky thread for tandem and group chat seekers a try. I'm not sure if a poll is a convenient way to let others know one's language combination but together with a reply on the thread it might work. And poll participation should be limited to those who search fellow language learners, else the information will get diluted.

I'd rather not merge existing threads though and the thread needs a better title that clarifies the purpose, so users won't discuss the towel dialect of the language of love

If you create another thread I'll stick it. If I've misunderstood the point of this thread, let me know...