I'm not sure I have anything to add that hasn't already been said, but feel the need to say something.

I can't even remember when I joined, but it's been a long time. I used to check the forums and MP at least a handful of times a day when I could. Now I just check once a day or so when waiting for a render to finish. I rarely spend money here anymore and only spend any because for now, Renderosity still has a few of my favorite vendors selling exclusively here. If you're paying attention to the "community" that may be changing very soon.

A reasonable person would take notice when artists, customers, and vendors leave and make the necessary changes to bring them back. Not push them away even more.