The only “sandbox” are the bullies burying the other kids up to their necks, taking away their toys - and when all else fails - pushing them out if the sandbox entirely.
High-sec = the sandbox
Wormhole space = the merry-go-round
Low-sec = the monkey bars
Null-sec = the jungle gym
The older kids thoroughly enjoy heading over to the sandbox to kick sand all over the toddlers. When that fails they like pushing the smaller kids off the monkey bars and chasing them all over the jungle gym.
Customer base has changed they said.
This kind of parlance indicates the marketing department has taken over game design and development.
I think when CCP designs something complicated it makes them feel smart. But they dont realise that if the game is complicated then people cant play it.
Spotted the CCP employee
Do I read in between the lines that you find EVE to be too complicated for you to play?
If you want I can explain a thing or two to help you get your footing in this game?
Smart people like simple things
I think the biggest mistake was alpha clones. I havent paid enough attention over the years to say what patch or update was the issue that killed X gameplay mechanic, to me EVE is a game that you play until you burn out and then get the hankering for again in a year. But Alpha clones and the idea that EVE is a free to play game changed new player expectations for how the game would work and reward players.
Even buying the game is complicated 
Sometimes its $20 per month, some times you can get away with $15 per month, you can also play for free, or use in-game currency to pay. Sometimes they release a pack and you can use a spreadsheet to figure out if its a good deal. 
They don’t call it the ‘‘Spreadsheets Online’’ for nothing.
I think my bittervet detector exploded …
Maybe the player base just got older.
Sorry you got so old.
I keep forgetting why you’re on my block list. Thanks for reminding me.
@Arthur_Aihaken’s kryptonite is being old confirmed. 
The grass was greener
The light was brighter
With friends surrounded
The nights of wonder
Age is a state of mind - as evidenced by some of the posts on the forums.
Here Lies EVE Online.
Born: 2003
Died: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 (Twice), 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 & 1997.
May BoB Have Mercy on it’s Soul
The Quote Forum is on the other street. 
