Mainly because Ben's servers came with custom coded features, and/or a unique spin on things that kept the game interesting. Usually thanks to matt/hany's coding efforts. Ben, when he had the passion for it, was very good at making a quality content server.
It's hard, if not impossible to compete with custom coded content, if all you're doing is releasing a rehashed C# server with nothing new, people have already played it to death and know it'll end up "dead" within a few months.
NightScare's server is a perfect example of a well executed and thought out server, but held back by limited coding abilities. I'm hoping he learns to code and returns.
I'm not here to bash on your server either scafflance, I genuinely hope you can put out something decent. I'm unsure why you felt the need to negative rep me for stating my opinion on the matter. I really hope you're not just another Zedina, guess time will tell.
Edit: Seems I struck a nerve with Zedina :hopelessness: