IPY was a joke server. Don't even mention skill in the same sentence as that server. That just makes it into a joke statement. Why would anyone care about being good at a fabricated player ran server that never existed on the original UO? Actual player run servers that try to emulate the real game like UO Second Age is another story in itself. Some chump can easily toss up their own server... doesn't mean squat in terms of being good at that game.
Also, for your little comment about survival... yes, survival is my preferred play style. However, it tends to get boring after playing hundreds of BRs. I've won a good number of BRs (including team BRs). You can rag on me playing survival all you want. Guarantee that I'm better at the game than you son.
