Sims Online isn't doing as well as expected. What a big surprise: the last thing I want to do to relax is come home and play a game that pretty much simulates what someone does during the day. Eat. Sleep. Chat. Sheesh, I can do those things for real.
I'd much rather play a fantasy online game, like EQ or DAOC. In fact, tonight, I'll probably play EQ. Oh, wait, I think I forgot to get food for my character...