I liked CGs too. Gave me some sort of goal, something to do, to participate in. And some shiny new decals too.
I've been playing this game for about three years now, and my interest waxes and wanes. I'll play a lot for two months, then take four off, ya know? I'm still posting at the FDev forum though. I read it just about every day.
I'll be back to it eventually.