I think it's time to put in paid max level boosts, and match the prices on the item shop to Icecrown. Why?
The model that is used on Icecrown works, everything should be scales to match.....2x rep, 2x professions, except the 5x experience, that should stay.
(And by half population, It used to max out at 15k, with 4k in Que, now its staying around 11k, that's less that 12k population cap on Icecrown)
I'd also like to see the point store implemented, why you may ask?
It would make people have a reason to try the other expansions to at least hit 1000 achievement points. and they would, period. doesn't mean they'd stay there, but they would want to collect points, I'd bet money on that.
Now, I'm sure there will be people saying NO, no, no, just no. But look at the facts..... the model used for Icecrown works, no one can deny that. It's a balanced blend of cash catch up, helping maintain the server, and still have everything attainable in game.
The hardcore which the server tried to find that middle ground for, can easily go to Medivh.
I'm not saying anything anyone doesn't know. It's time. I think there are quite a few people like me that's waiting for it, it's time to put it in.