"Now I've noticed this place has started to be deader than a date with a goth."

The opposite is the reality - it is coming back to life. You can see this for yourself. Check out page four - it covers a period of fifteen days. Page one covers a period of six days. Loads more posts. The DAZ Bryce offers (5.01 / 5.5) have generated new users and the new users are generating new discussions. The release of 6 is likely to bolster and continue this trend for a while.

"Non-believers should not be too cynical about this attempt..."

Heh.