I just joined this server a short time ago, and I remember at the same time there were many other newbs along with me. I'm not sure where they all come from, but part is right, new people will come in. Some people say this is the beginning of the end of this server. Hah! I'm sure they say that every clear!
I play because I played on the old rpg map, you know when there were no limitations to gear and such, which was weak, and I wanted to know what improvements were made... Now I'm stuck playing because it's fun, and a free MMORPG. How can you beat that? Not by whining about char clears, that's for sure.