Im still playing it. I started november/december 2003. Yes, the combat upgrade ruined it and the "new game enhancements" destroyed it. But i just can't leave. Ive been out for 6 months and returned and have been playing again for 3 months again. The new beast master is really fun and is better then the old Creature Handler (yes, im also an elder CH). Creatures now really have a mind of their own.
Pre-cu was still the best, but i still can enjoy myself in the game. And animations are still way better then most mmo's ( there was a party in swg because of SW's 30th anniversary. I made a little dance movie and just look at the fantastic dance animations. Also the emotes are very very good, for an old game like this) http://members.home.nl/knootewoot/30year.wmv