Here's a history lesson for y'all: Billionaires through the ages made their wealth in times of crisis. They took advantage of existing resources, which others saw were irreclaimable. If you dare to stand up, the community will somehow respond and help you back.
The thing with the private server community is that many would rather follow the crowd. When you do that, you're letting others decide how to play the game. And what happens when that crowd gets bored of content? They move and you are forced to follow. This culture is exhausting and I encourage more players to stick to what they really want and sacrifice for it - because fun doesn't come in free.