The real reason why creative is dead is not because there's a lack of items or event etc.Its because not everyone is a great builder.If you aren't good at building,how are you going to get graded at all.Other servers like parkour don't require you to be a professional in order to play.
actually, no server requires you to be a proffesional to play, it's a skill that's acquired over time, sure, some are "gifted" builders but not all of the great builders you see today started out that way, just like many pvpers and people who parkour, not everyone is great at something at the very start. I do agree building can be boring, which is why we decide to spice it up with events.
Also, grades aren't really the point of creative, creative really doesn't have a point, it's just building for fun! ;)