Steam

[AnrDaemon]

It would level the playing field.

Not supposed to happen.
This is a sandbox universe, not a chess game.
You level your play field as you pleased. The game provide all the necessary tools.

It would also likely raise the player count.

If only momentarily. Then the same people who argue for "level play field" will start whining for another reset and soon quit again. It's best to cut those pests early.

examples similar games have set.

Name me some.

MMOs that never reset like WOW

WoW reset every 2 to 3 years.

Eve

Not only it does not reset, it's continually and consistently preserving current content, expanding it and building upon it.

are simply not comparable, as they have massive player bases and the players in those respective games have relatively little effect on the world.

You do not play Eve, do you?
Your words are so far from truth, I have to conclude you are crafting your responses in hopes that nobody would oppose you.
Bad news… you are busted.