I have been playing for a relatively short time, 5 years, and started with GSI and then went to Deft and on to Harley. I would have to say that the customer service has improved both times since leaving GSI. I would be in favor of the buyout, with one caveat.
Since this is a business, I would not like to see the game changed by the democratic system. A democratic system needs compromise to work and I don't think the game should be compromised!
I do not have any money to invest, wife, three daughters, three colleges, three weddings(OUCH). I would be interested in donating time. I am a computer programmer and have worked on a lot of different platforms.
Which leads to another question. What platform does the GSI engine run on? This could seriously add to the cost incurred of taking over.
Steve Prindeville