Hrm. The whole AE rage was a year ago, basically when you started on the forums (end of May 2009). The rage is pretty much quieted down (yeah, it was pretty ridiculous here and most other servers). Game's not dying, but it's definitely quieter than the insanity from one year ago. Why take my word on it though? Get back into the game and see for yourself. 
@TURGENEV - Freedom Server / IRON / B.A.N.E / HORDE
Turg Fiction: Ghost in the Machine Acts III & IV coming 2012!
Turg Fiction: IX is now LIVE on Architect Entertainment!
Welcome back to the game. If you are interested in doing TFs there are several people who post on the forms regularly: E-Man, Luna and Gintoki to name a few. I've also noticed several people forming TF PuGs on a regular basis in game. For running regular mission groups, I've had a easier time getting PuGs on villains than heroes lately. Joining a couple chat channels can help.
Welcome back Zildjain.
Check out the Freedom Horde one Monday night. It's a multi Sg social group. I'm 100% sure you will have a good time.
To get a look, Heres a link to last Mondays event.
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=224453
@1st. Son
Help Agent Martin in: A Favor for Liberty
AE arc #381565
My 1st. Video: Agent Martin in the new tutorial zone.
Welcome, Zildjain! If you're on the villain side, I suggest joining one of the Dark Kingdom VGs. There's usually someone online, so just broadcast in Cap or find my toon, Kiyoshii. I'm a 3 month vet, and have toons in different VGs. Of the three, Dark Kingdom is very active and most importantly, helpful and friendly, especially for a noob like me. I wouldn't have gotten to lv 50 and have 160+ badges without their help.
Regardless of whether you join or not, come on over to villain side and I'll give a quick tour. ;D
it has been 1 1/2 years scene i have played and now i decided to re-sub. the last time i played everyone was all over the AE power leveling. but now i have seen that times have changed. i really hope this game isent dying . with me not playing in almost 2 years i am looking for someone to kinda show me the ropes again. i would like to join a cool laid back SG with a vent. does anyone want to help or should i just un-sub.