I think i've discovered a new conspiracy:
Sid Meier and Firaxis are teaming up with Maxis to make The Sims Online. I gather this from the fact that on thesims.com yesterday, they say that Sid Meier has been sighted at Maxis, and will be working on a secret project there. Also, in an interveiw with Sid by Computer Gaming World, he says that we are on the verge of a new era in multiplayer gaming, mabye The Sims Online will do it. If anyone has found anymore evidence, please e-mail me.