Alrighty, so after getting absorbed into the wonderful world that Yoshi-P is being the savior of, I have come to realize what's wrong with my server at the core...
Seems it's very EU and JP heavy. I've seen quite a few /say and /sh in French, and in the early hours the towns and fields are filled with JPs running about enjoying themselves. Plenty of people calling me mate and all as well, so it's all good people on this server. Partly explains why I rarely see anyone actually talk or shout, I suppose.
Since there's really not a strong US presence on my server, should I really consider it a blessing in disguise for when endgame content comes, for lack of competition? Or should I begin some almighty campaign to get people to stop flooding Wutai and Selbina with new accounts, and get cozy with good ol Karnak?