I found a new survival SMP that just opened a couple days ago and it already has a small but active and friendly community. It usually has around 8 to 12 players on during the afternoon.
There are no ranks or donations and the quality of life stuff is just there. Things like claim flight and back and sit are included.
It has a player run economy with a custom shop plots world. Your builds are protected with claims and there is a no grief rule so it feels safe to build.
