Every server appears empty now and it makes aries look like its too overcrowded

I understand what you mean.. (I'm on Taurus too). I came back a few months ago and it did look dead and only 5 of my 50 friends seem to still come on..

Are you more interested in your character and tent or making friends??
However.. just because Taurus looks way more empty doesn't mean no one is on there. You could always just make new friends and keep developing your character ^.^ That way you can keep your tent :)

In the end its up to you..