Why so silent?

What are we striking back against, exactly? If it's some dislike of the server board being quiet, I just look at there being very little to be said on a server-wide level. Such boards have also been some of the lesser-visited sections of Alla, and at best served as a hub for finding crafters or the occasional aid for a random activity. Some also avoid the chat "noise" of zones like Port Jeuno due to the random argument being inane, juvenile, uninteresting, or whatever. I doubt said people would chase it here, nor would I particularly expect the same trash talk to fly without moderation stepping in.

But for the sake of some random chatter, perhaps a "Who are you?" thread could draw some success if people are willing to talk about their RL selves, their ties to FFXI, and maybe some future plans. Not exactly the drama some FFXI circles thrive on, but it could lead to people making new friends.