Why is the community population declining?

[Lythrilux]

The real question is, are these things worth saving on a server in decline or are they worth sacrificing on a gamble to improve it?

I for one, would probably leave if that happend.
I may have not played for long, but whenever I am flying my ships, I feel proud of the effort I have put into earning them. No matter how bad my actual flying skill is.
Then again, i'm a newbie, and I'm one person.
My opinion probably doesn't matter as much as others.

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