I noticed this last night but I put a party together and once word of mouth starting going around people came. It seems that most people don't want to get into a party for the long haul anymore and just kind of jump in and out as they please.

Sadly with the very long queue times for DPS the hunts are still needed as trying to do your novus weapon right now has become a lot more difficult since it takes so long to get into dungeons now. I would like to see an increase in soldiery for the hunts.