Read all the threads, thought about it a bit - and the only thing I could see through all the raging and accusation flying was that an error had occurred because of an older policy. And that is what the testing is all about for us and the team - finding what doesn't work; fixing it. The new policy shows the testing is working. No need for resignations over it, or traumas on behalf of the EC - it isn't easy organising events EVEN with all the tools to hand (I know as I did a few on the live server) so it's a learning curve.

What did make itself most apparent in the threads though was the fear underlying all the drama. Fear of losing a game that is loved, fear of favouritism because it is run by a few dedicated souls and not a soulless corporation, fear of losing players from emu because of actions. Take heart from that - everyone cares and the majority are in for the long haul till we get to the promised land.