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Subject: Juni-Angebote im Geschenkladen
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Monalye, on 31 May 2013 - 11:02 AM, said: wieso kann ich keine Premiumpakete im Geschenkladen kaufen, obwohl sie angeblich dauerhaft wären??? Irgendwas läuft da grad schief
ich möcht gern ein monat premium verschenken, aber im geschenkladen ist es nicht drinnen, bzw. ein halbes jahr premium für mich, alles nicht zu finden https://worldoftanks.eu/gifts/

Subject: Early June in the Gift Shop
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EemeIi, on 31 May 2013 - 10:37 AM, said: The problem is that they still haven't realised the following thing: 400 credits for 1 gold is very little! The conversion rate should be around 1000 credits for 1 gold, so that it might actually be useful to buy credits (note WG: people would buy them with real money). This would also help with the gold shell fests since you couldn't profit any more shooting HEAT/APCR only.

Subject: Discussion thread for the Parola Tank Museum visit on 25th May
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jaskap77, on 31 May 2013 - 08:06 AM, said: Of course the cap found its way to new home. I delivered it...
Sorry for not being with you guys in Museum from the start. I had another BMP-ride just after you and of course "post-drive checks" after that. But good thing that Jatuli and NikoJ hosted you guys. Well, maybe I'll get to hang out with you guys bit more.
BTW, has Ectar still got that grin on his face?

Subject: More changes to the forum to come!
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Bundin, on 30 May 2013 - 05:49 PM, said: English in the greater European area
Personally, I don't see how having the English forums separate from the others is an expression of discrimination or bias. English simply is the "common ground" language in most international communities, including gaming communities.
Percentage of the population that speaks at least some English

File taken from http://en.wikipedia....guage_EU.jpg -Author: Aaken, data taken from an EU survey
This data includes older generations in the listed countries, I think it's fair to assume that the percentage that can read/write at least some English is higher for WoTs primary target audience.
Also have a look at this table on Wikipedia. The table only covers the EU, so for instance the population of Turkey isn't taken into account (just Turks living in the EU), but the numbers are pretty clear: English is spoken by 51% of the EU citizens, German (27%) and French (24%) are next, Italian and Spanish are above 15% and the rest doesn't even make it to 10%.
The fact that the eSports forum is English only and not hidden away within the English Community forums shows this as well: it's simply the most convenient language to use when you need to reach an international audience. It's the language that is expected. That doesn't have anything to do with bias or discrimination. I don't use English because I prefer English, England or the USA over other countries, but because a. I've learned in in school and b. I'll reach the biggest audience.
So, the use of English on the internet and on these forums probably doesn't have anything to do with discrimination. Some people might think that, and they might feel offended that "their" forums are hidden in a sub-forum while the English forums are directly accessible. But I doubt that WG ever aimed to discriminate people. They just selected a board structure that caters for a majority, while putting a lot of effort in also setting up a structure for people that want to use other languages.
Forum structure
I think the recent changes are very bad for the usability of the forums. Even though English is the "default" language on the internet, the English forums are not as accessible as they used to be. It takes an extra click to get somewhere. Apart from that, some forums used to have a more prominent place. The Newcomers' Forum was separated from the rest, making it easier for new players to find information and ask questions. Now it's just one forum in a list.
Nesting forums (creating sub-forums) isn't a bad thing in itself. It can be quite convenient to have less busy forums that house similar topics listed together. A good example are the sub-forums for the different tank types. However, if you use too many sub-levels, you're cluttering your forum structure. You don't want to hide things five levels deep. People will stop using those forums and just post in general forums. Example:
World of Tanks official forum → European Community → English Speaking Community → Forum → In-Game Vehicles Discussion → Chinese Vehicles → Medium Tanks
Alternative
Completely separate forums. worldoftanks.de, worldoftanks.fr, worldoftanks.tr, worldoftanks.ee. That way, the forum structures won't be needlessly complicated, the .eu site can be English only (or if you need to be 100% politically correct: just a link to all localised forums). It's possible with the unified accounts, but it's a pain for Community Management and Moderators, as well as for players that use/speak more than one language.
Personal remark and conclusion
WG is doing a great job with localisation, spending money to make sure that many languages are supported, even on Community Management level. They're actively recruiting/hiring people from many different countries and have a translation program. I am surprised that anyone would feel discriminated by a company that puts in a lot more effort than most gaming companies (that generally limit themselves to just English, German, French and sometimes Spanish).
I think WG (or maybe people that complained to WG) are a bit too sensitive here, and creating a problem out of thin air. I doubt that anyone using English here is actively trying to show bias or discriminate. Perceived discrimination (where there actually isn't any) shouldn't be a reason for making these changes, an explanation to the people that feel offended should be enough. Especially if those changes have a negative effect on the usability of the forums in general.
tl;dr version
There is such a thing as "too politically correct". English simply is more important on the internet. But not because of bias or discrimination but because you reach the largest amount of people by using it. That's why the English forums had (and should have) a more prominent position in the forum structure.

Subject: Discussion thread for the Parola Tank Museum visit on 25th May
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Lord_Demon, on 29 May 2013 - 02:21 PM, said: Damn, missed chance to get a code.
Well, I got to give you some salmiakki and got you to eat it too, so I came up on the winning side.  

Subject: Discussion thread for the Parola Tank Museum visit on 25th May
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Jatuli, on 30 May 2013 - 05:27 PM, said: IPaul, just wanted to say.. The cap just founded it's way home..
Many thanks!

Subject: Unified Premium Account System Coming Soon
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echo7, on 30 May 2013 - 06:30 PM, said: Hello IPaul72,
just a quick question (OT) - will you publish the winnerlist of the 8.5 strong start contest today (the USA got it yesterday)?

Subject: Unified Premium Account System Coming Soon
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GeorCa, on 30 May 2013 - 05:19 PM, said: First we must say "Thank you very much" to Gaijin and WT because their all in one concept bring WG into position they must do that to keep players. Everybody should realize this. Even WG Planes are getting better and better they are still clear underdogs in compare with WT - in my opinion but situation can change and I am really really looking forward to battleships (love big guns). So all tribute goes to competition.

Subject: More changes to the forum to come!
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Cobra6, on 30 May 2013 - 04:10 PM, said: All the replies in here saying that it is not wanted are constructive feedback. Just because the feedback does not agree with your opinion does not make it de-constructive or useless.
Cobra 6

Subject: Zweiter öffentlicher Test der Version 8.6
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Subject: İç Kaplama Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Unified Premium Account System Coming Soon
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Aimless, on 30 May 2013 - 04:09 PM, said: This means you will stop giving us gold for victory in WoWP soon and make us pay for it, before the official release, am I wrong?
If so, this surely wasn't what we consider a positive impact of WG having a competitor (Gajin) who had the idea first to take money from players while the game's officially beta.


Cobra6, on 30 May 2013 - 04:24 PM, said: So hold on, we have to purchase a NEW premium account type just for it to be available in all games or am I reading this wrong? (Instead of the regular premium account we have now in WoT)
Seriously Wargaming, would you honestly sink this low?
Cobra 6


Snortsch, on 30 May 2013 - 04:28 PM, said: This also means, that your premium account you have right now will remain and Count for all other games as well.


the_cowardly_dog, on 30 May 2013 - 04:29 PM, said: Does this affect the price of a premium account? Will it be higher if available for other WG games?
If so I would say you leave players the option to chose if they wish to buy the unified premium account or have it just for one game. I for one play only World of Tanks and am not interested in the other (tried World of Warplanes already).
Looking forward to your answer.

Subject: The Ectar Appreciation thread. (No troll)
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Lord_Demon, on 29 May 2013 - 02:24 PM, said: Don't forget IPaul72. He also does same job, and also get's overshadowed by Ectar.
Support IPaul72, our Apple compatible English community moderator.


Finlander, on 29 May 2013 - 02:28 PM, said: I do not know about Ectar or IPaul72 But i have to say the times i have contacted customer support i have always got help.
I would give them high marks on speed of response and helping me resolve my problems :)
Finlander


lonigus, on 29 May 2013 - 02:29 PM, said: Iam afraid that my "Appreciation" for Ectar and other WG ppl present on forum is very below average.
Mostly coz of the famous 83mm HE shell affair... The thread was up for more then 5 days when finally someone competent make an apearance on the 20th page...
Hard job or not. That made me quite dissapointed that day.


Bundin, on 29 May 2013 - 03:40 PM, said: WG hasn't yet realised that visibility on the regular forums is extremely important. As a company, they don't even have to listen that much, they just have to appear to be listening. Staff presence is as important as the content of staff's posts.
The regular [Let's share] topics in the development section of the boards are a good step forward when it comes to keeping players informed, now they'll have to show their faces more (and make sure their posts are more easily found). Two places where they really need to step up their presence is the Player Suggestion forum. There is no indication whatsoever that our suggestions are even read. WG spends quite a lot of resources on the localised forums, they seem to forget that the "main" (English) forums reach a much larger chunk of the community. Yet it seems to be ignored.
Ectar is doing a good job (mostly), but they still seem to be understaffed when it comes to English speaking community management.
p.s.: who cares about RU players profiting from shell price changes? Does it influence your gameplay on EU? If not, why complain? Did you lose gold? No. Give it a rest already, WG didn't take anything away from you, you just didn't get what you didn't deserve in the first place.


Leadbucket, on 29 May 2013 - 11:21 PM, said: Ectar, you do a fine job, there's not many could take such flak and keep smiling, plus you like the game and post as a player as well.


ProfessionalProgamerer, on 29 May 2013 - 11:21 PM, said: Pro gamerer for community president !


how2skate_com, on 30 May 2013 - 03:18 PM, said: This.
I don't want to blame one person for this, but does any of you feel like a valued customer?
- Support that never helped with any of my questions. They're always so very sorry to let me down, but they still do.
- Moderators that warn/ban paying customers for the slightest accidental offense.
- A total lack of communication at times.
- The feeling that whatever good suggestion is being posted, it will never be implemented.
No reason to celebrate at all.

Subject: Yarışma Mayıs 26- Oyun içi (Özel)
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ProHan, on 29 May 2013 - 03:09 PM, said: Sağol Chejop Kejak, olmyorsa da sorun değil, yarışma eğlenceliydi.


oguz1761, on 30 May 2013 - 02:18 PM, said: bu yarışmanın atlını bana ulaşmadı

Subject: More changes to the forum to come!
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Subject: More changes to the forum to come!
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Subject: Generelle Diskussion
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Subject: Farewell Post - Supercharge
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supercharge, on 30 May 2013 - 10:49 AM, said: I hope there will be tears of joy hahahahaha
Thanks a lot!  
Thanks Coolice!

Subject: Farewell Post - Supercharge
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mynameispuffs, on 29 May 2013 - 12:03 PM, said: NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

im gonna miss you!

will i sit here and cry all over my laptop i wish you good luck!!!!!!!!!!



_Coolice_, on 30 May 2013 - 09:04 AM, said: Good luck in your new position;)

Thanks for the good stuff:)

Kind regards

Coolice

Subject: Farewell Post - Supercharge
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mynameispuffs, on 29 May 2013 - 12:03 PM, said: NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

im gonna miss you!
will i sit here and cry all over my laptop i wish you good luck!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: WOT oynarken dinlediğiniz müzikler neler :)
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Subject: İç Kaplama Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Tanksavar Mermisi Mekanik Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Harita Denge Değişimi
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Subject: KMT Denge Değişimi
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Subject: KMT Mermi Denge Değişimi
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Subject: Premium Mermi Denge Değişimi
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Subject: Yüksek Patlayıcı Mermi Denge Değişimi
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Subject: Matilda BlackPrince Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Kamuflaj Sistemi Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Gelir Değişiklikleri
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Subject: İz Sürücüler
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Subject: İsabet Oranı Hesaplanması Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Penetre ve Hasar Hesaplanması Değişiklikleri
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Subject: Tecrübe Kazanımı Değişimleri
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Subject: Palet Kırmaya Destek Ödülü
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Subject: Diğer
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Subject: Diğer
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Subject: Yeni Kamuflaj Motifleri
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Subject: Yeni Karşılaşma Haritaları
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