Over half these players would still be online at closing, when the host was yanked out from under them. Even now, after two years of 24 hour host operations, this peak persists. The real heros of Habitat are the Motivators. They understand that Habitat is what the players make of it. They throw parties, start institutions, open businesses, run for office, start moral debates, become outlaws, and win contests.
Motivators are worth their weight in gold.
One motivator for every 50 Passives and Actives is a wonderful ratio. Online community builders should nurture these people. In return they dedicate themselves to furthering the enjoyment of all participants. They help the new players, mediate interpersonal conflicts, record bugs, suggest improvements, run their own contests, officiate at functions, and in general keep things running smoothly. There are far fewer Caretakers than Motivators.