I think if it weren't for the prople I wouldn't return to these forums on a daily basis.
There are some "prople" on the website that I return here daily to either speak to or observe (no stalking, I assure you).
Also, every time I type the letter "w" in to my browser, Sythe.org is the first website to pop up.
I am quite active on the forums daily, yet my posting on the forums may not accurately reflect that.
I enjoy frequenting the League of Legends forums, Community forums, participating in Community (or CDT) events, and seeing what changes/releases are being made in the gaming community. Of course, I'll also post in the Spam Forum/Sand Box here and there and report threads/posts as well.
After being a part of the website for so long and have some sort of established reputation, if feels more like a home to visit every day rather than just another site on the web. Also, the daily activies I may perform on the site seem more like an every day task rather than a responsibility.
I agree with some of your pros. I agree with some of your cons. I just hope that the website will continue to grow or at least be restored to having a more active community from years ago. It seems to be on that path, but if there's one thing for sure- I won't ever leave this website indefinitely.