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why is it a big deal that there was no notice? you didn't get a
grieving period?

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I think you need to cut back on the snide comments.

Regardless of the purpose of the server, people played their characters
(some while testing) for many months, developing styles, personalities and
friends. I hardly think if you'd been in the same situation you'd be able
to shrug it of as "just a test character."