The debate as to whether multiplayer is "dead" or not is simply counterproductive. Incontestably, the sole purpose of discussing this would be to place emphasis on already known facts. One could argue the community is "dead", or claim the multiplayer community is not at all sparkling (which would be correct for the most part). In essence, the resurfacing of such fruitless discussions have been shown to be a mere waste of time (granted that TaleWorlds does not reply to such posts) and we would all do good to contribute to a more effectual approach in an attempt to gain awareness for the arguably lifeless state of multiplayer. Make a video about it, write an official letter to TaleWorlds and have everyone sign it, do anything that could contribute to a multiplayer as most people want to see it.