I have left the game myself, and have seen a few of my close friends drop out and never come back..so i sorta lost interest as I never had my friends on, and that combined with the fact i couldnt level/ no quests left, i started looking elsewhere.
I did try to remain somewhat active at first..but was fooling myself, as i was pretty crippled being basic (no tp, crippled skills, no ship) so i couldnt see paying for another month just to chat and hang out, when i was getting involved in another MMORPG i found pretty interesting, which im still playing.
I do consider coming back if and when they raise the capor add something new to the end level pirates, as I really would hate to see all my effort be for nothing.
then again, ive already invested some time since i left into another mmo, im mid level, around 30, and not even near the cap on that game..and loving it..just wish i could get in touch with my friends..thats all i miss.
so Im honestly not sure what will happen, if ill stick to a game ive come to enjoy in a few months, or that ill come back here if things change