I agree with you Kromagg, I think the F2P model could bring many positive aspects to this game, a bigger player base, more active servers and a more mixed community. I even think the F2P model can attract more subsribers (if they keep that model aswell). To be honest the whole MMO market is going towards the F2P model, this is not something unique for SWTOR, I think many players like to test thier games before they open the wallet, mainly because of lack of IRL time and much competion from other games.
One thing I hope for is that BW continue to add warzones, flashpoints, social aspects and new features (such as a real space combat game, because I think that would attract many costumers aswell as closing the circle of the generall SW experience in this game).
I guess also the reason I am enjoying this game more this time around us becasue I play it more casual, maybe 1-2 hours at night, 2-3 times a week.. I also take myself more time to look at the environments (yesterday I looked at the Dark Temple closely and was amazed over the stunning environment and how HUGE the building was).
Its just stuff like that when you suck up atmpshpere that makes it so relaxing and awesome also:)