With FREE trial keys now going out like hotcakes, little newly awakened redpills will be all over the Northern half of Richland like ants on a hill.
I urge you all to "retreat" to less lagged areas like International or Downtown. I even put forth the challenge of asking someone to try establishing a new social HL in downtown.
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The reason we flock to Mara is frankly because during the initial stages of live, EVERYTHING was taking place in Mara. From Morpheus sightings to codebombs to Assassin appearances. So naturally we all congregate there to wait for something bright. However, as you'll notice more and more of the events are heading into downtown. Even the Archaeologist was moved there!
So in conclusion, I urge you all to give Richland to the new redpills and spread your veteran wings towards the tougher areas. Afterall, we didn't grind to 50 so we can hang around in a level 5 zone of Mega City, right?
Unless you wanna try impressing some level 2 by standing in his presence. 
Also, if you wanna use the "vendors" as an excuse to cling to Mara, I will glady direct you to Sai Kung Central, Baldwin Heights and other various places. Second point I'd make would be that unless you're level 20ish, vendors don't sell anything you need anyway.
PS: Yes I know at least 100 threads before mine have been trying the same thing. Nothing wrong with trying again, eh?
