Yea, the server(s) are still up - just the master list is down.
I try to get in there as much as I can, even if it is empty. So just come down and see if others follow. It's often a good way to stirring activity.
By the way, I think the VC:MP full site is down. This is more recent (though their forums were down before), and maybe they are updating some stuff and everything will be running soon.