Does Disco still have enough player base to keep running all factions ?

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I've actually been here a while, just always forget my passwords. -.-

I digress, back to the topic:
I've noticed the player base is not dropping necessarily.
The RP is noticeably dropping, the pvp is quite obviously increasing tenfold.

A role is filled appropriately by conversing with your enemy before a fight, telling them why you are going to attempt to kill them, et cetera.
OR
[in a non-pvp situation]
Actually responding to communications from other ships, even if it's a simple "Hello," responding is essential to the RP, without that simple response of "Hey" while trading or such, it brings us to a standstill in RP.

Forgive my autism, I can try to explain it a different way if asked to.

Just my opinion on this matter.

EDIT:
Also, I don't believe being indie or not has a significant effect on the overall pvp vs rp situation.

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