I don't know if I can help much in this situation, as I only recently joined the community and started posting on the discussion thread and such. So really, I dont know much of what's going on. But there is one thing that I have an opinion on.
There is an event coming up soon, right? I think we need to really make sure that goes well. This event (If I'm correct and there really is one coming up) could very well be the rebirth of the Sima community, but just as easily, it could be our greatest downfall. It all depends on how it goes. If people get frustrated with each other, and get into fights over senseless things, there may not be any community to come back to afterwards. But at the same time, if things go well, it will most likely attract more people to the community. I also agree with waterstar, that saying simple things like
"congrats on the new couple" can mean so much, and takes so little effort, that I don't see why we don't all do that. {speaking of which, waterstar, congrats! That kit is so cute!}