Ebon Hawk was a vibrant server. The fleet always hummed with life and had a social vibe that was completely unique. It was a place where I felt comfortable playing 90% of the time when I wasn't involved with my team on Harbinger.
Roleplayers themselves are often long term subs, with huge cartel gear and stronghold portfolios. They also don't complain much about endgame.
Why would you alienate them or threaten the huge market they represent by making their social hub unbearable?
Star Forge feels to me now pretty much like Harbinger did. The added activity in queues is welcome, but fleet is just another ugly parking lot for bored kids. I only see roleplayers there in any concentration when 90% of the population are asleep.
A solution for this issue needs to be found before one of the good and enduring aspects of the game perishes, and the many cashed up, gainfully employed people who enjoy roleplay finally decide that SWTOR no longer caters to their hobby or interests.
Many thanks