Well, the RP we started at TSE turned out to be great, at the time. But in retrospect, it was very messy with a lot of god-modding. Not helped by the fact that we had no idea what we were doing.
Roleplays, like you said, are great when they are controlled, with fair rules, fair admins, and a great variety of things to do. The problem I have with roleplays these days, is that everything is the same everywhere. I don't see anything new, hence why I have stopped attending and participating in them. By all means, I'd re-enter the world of RPing if there was a new, original idea, that was created. Something I'd never seen before.
Like I said before, when we first had roleplays going, they were great. We were new to the world, and we really did start something that has continued for 2 years I believe it has been since we started TSE.
As for me, I am completely stumped for ideas as to what a new, original idea for a new RP could be. Plus I'm too lazy to run one these days. Not enough time. I think that people should post some ideas here. Just food for thought. Perhaps one day I, or someone else, will start up something. Who knows?
Dunno. Thats my two cents anyway...