Yeah, sometimes it seems like there's a better chance of finding a coelacanth in your bathtub than a decent cohort of volunteers. U-Con always finds a handful who are dedicated above and beyond, who easily work twice or thrice the required amount to get their refund, and often that's enough.

As for me playing more, keep in mind that I'm also an utter snob who tends to revile the more mainstream games in favor of my few little obscure gems. Remember, I largely avoided the entire d20 craze. The last time I played D&D was at least twenty years ago. :p