OK a quick update for the masses:
Server was down/up graded. Hosting costs are half what they were, but server is faster with more memory. Went from two servers (which was not working out) to one, newer, faster server, which appears to be working well.
I'm looking into remote admin arrangement. I might end up hiring a company to monitor and keep the site online.
My current intention for the direction of the site is greater functionality and userbase.
There is a redesign in the works, I've set aside some capital for it.
There is the notion of a sythe.org MMORPG or private server, lingering in my mind.
And other goodies yet to be disclosed.
First things first. Achieve excellent uptime and activity on the boards. All other things (enhancements, improvements, direction) come second.