Not sure if it's just me, but every time I go check the server, it says 0/20 people playing. Is it because I'm in the wrong 'world', is there really no one playing, or is my timing just terribly poor?
You're probably just not logging on when there is anyone on the server. I'm on there now. Let me know if it shows 1/20.
You can always check the map at http://minecraft.finalgear.com and see if anyone shows up. That is updated every 10 seconds.