You're just as much of a broken record as I am. It's the same defense, to the same legitimate line of commentary. I don't want or need any special treatment from anyone, especially the GM's. I'm just annoyed when things like the 'we are in hot water, so donate to keep us afloat!' actions come about. When we should have been vastly secure, however funds aren't spent wisely. So who did that fall on? Us.
I put crap like that out there, so hopefully at the least, the money that does get provided towards this server gets spent wisely towards the service being provided. How is that in any way shape or form, stupid? Because I actually vocalize the concern? Sure, it's in a pot shot manner, but if that's what it takes to get a reaction, than so be it.
If by vocalizing those concerns in whatever manner translates into me hoping the server dies, than you are sadly mistaken. It's quite the opposite. As previously mentioned, I'm just hoping funds get spent wisely. As opposed to gone faster than gained, and then we're in hot water again. Which results in us having to deal with a bail out again. That looks far worse on the server than anything I could ever do or say, I guarantee you that.
I'm in no way ungrateful towards the server either, I thoroughly enjoy it here. I've clearly been here through the best of times, and the worst of times. So if loyalty is in question, that's just plain silly. Bottom line is, I just hope this server lasts another 5+ years so that others can have the opportunity to experience the game in the fashion that I have or better.
So again, twist it however you want. Cheers~
Edit: I still stand by my reasoning concerning Sakura. That creature doesn't really bother me, and generates revenue for the server. If they keep risking all their items to be banned, that's on them. If as Fidel put it, and they want to keep coming back fully geared within a day or two. Who cares. Aside from using the cool down hack repeatedly, I don't think Sakura has done anything so major that would warrant a permanent ban until the end of time.