Another suggestion - other servers that I have played upon disable the visual effect of most long-term buffs. That also helps cut down on lag, especially in combat situations where everyone is buffed. Here's a sample list, just to give you an idea:
Circle of Protection - Evil
Circle of Protection - Good
Clairaudience/Clairvoyance
Clarity
Endure Elements
Energy Buffer
Entropic Shield
Freedom of Movement
Globe of Invulnerability
Greater Spell Mantle
Lesser Mind Blank
Lesser Spell Mantle
Mind Blank
Minor Globe of Invulnerability
Premonition
Protection from Alignment - Evil
Protection from Alignment - Good
Protection from Elements
Protection from Spells
Resist Elements
See Invisibility
Shield
Spell Resistance
Spell Mantle
True Sight
Ultravision
Now, I will admit that it is a bit difficult to get used to, but it does increase RP (after all, why should everyone know that you've got Shield running, or True Seeing?), and you do get used to not seeing the buffs.
Just a few more copper...