I haven't seen actual gangs in awhile the last gang I remember that was super active was ZT
ZT was notorious for its constant rivalry with other gangs, although this concept was HEAVILY discouraged, i do believe it has something to do with why gangrp isn't as lively as it used to be. the concept was that gangs existed for the sole purpose of just being the best gang. but in more recent times we have motives that are all different or just away from that concept in general. i'm not saying bringing those ways back is the best option, however, in a gangrp vs. gangrp stance it might be an okay restart.
don't get me wrong, i really love that organizations are being creative with their motives. but from as far as i can see, and what i THINK i can see, is that stricter policies- or in other words, these unique concepts are what dried gangrp out.
since a lot of players i know (most of them are cops, but i can see gangrpers wanting something to do as well...) agree that they want more gangrp vs. gangrp action. after all, from what i've heard from my older gangrp friends, the most fun they had was gangrp vs. gangrp. the point of roleplay is to make a good story, but if we can't do that, we should at least have fun.
of course this is all just from my pov, anyone who has things to add on etc is always free to do so