Hi Craigsters.
To make a very, very long story short, Kathy and Eric (referred to as K & E from this point on) are no longer around. Back in 2008 a few things happened:
K & E disappeared and sold the site to one Walt, with no word to their site members or staff, or even an offer to us to buy the site for ourselves.
Walt, who admittedly knew nothing of the Sims or the community, wanted to make money off of us by introducing "premium memberships", which incited a huge revolt.
It was discovered K & E had been gaining profit from the site (I don't know if you recall, but they had, on more than one occasion, promised all money earned went back into the site).
Walt continued to alienate the members and site staff, offered to make us a part of his profiteering by offering us salary (well he offered to pay me, but I can't speak for anyone else).
After dealing with his continued blundering around the site, breaking codes and alienating members and staff, we staged a grand revolt and rebuilt.
That's essentially it, but if you want to know more, then you can read more dirty details
here. Welcome back!