How about just a new server? I played AGES ago when it was first available but lost sight of it after other things that came across.
Dont know if its possible and i don't know if it has been talked about, but a new server would benefit the new and old who want a new challenge. Maybe a different rule set aswell.
I would be happy to donate to a new server.
It would leave the original server less people (by how much i dont know) but all depends on demand.
I would support a wipe but understand its a sensitive issue, in any game. Usually depending on demand and popularity a new server is usually introduced to widen the demand and popularity and push through for new players.