And it is not even that bad as some of the people here are portraying the server. I am currently levelling, the world is alive, I meet people, world chat is alive, everyone is friendly. And mainly I don't loose the fun of WPVP. Just yesterday I spent a moment to enjoy my Spiced Wolf Meat when a horde priest MC'ed me and I attacked guards. It was sinister but fun.
Just choose what you want, be the PVP server is actually nice.