"Subject: Why do I always find the chat room empty?"

For the same reason that when you go into a Barnes and Noble you see people either buying books, considering books to buy, or browsing the shelves; even though there's a cafe there, it's relatively empty, 'cause people aren't there just to hang out. ;)

Art Zone is different, because it's more like the My Space of the Dazniverse - it's more specifically designed around supplying a "hangout" atmosphere.