They will be active again I believe. They monitor the forum here and there but haven't had access to the account. The owner replied to me a few minutes ago and I think they're going to make a new thread soon.
I propose you to control the new thread in order to be able to post updates and keep the thread more active creating a new account is not a solution if it is not active so you can convey this suggestion to the owner , especially if you can control some regular events in this forum eg weekly/monthly contest. we know there are lots of new competitors in this forum so best way is to make it more active.