vVv had a bad reputation from the days before. There were rules in place, which could put off people for sure. Also, LordJerith, as nice person as he can be, could be very blunt and harsh, and that is often not accepted well - but he is not around as much and does not make the decisions now, as he has stepped down as a President of the organization.
The whole organization was re-structured, some rather obnoxious rules were removed and we also have a new SC2 management. That means a new SC2 manager person and well, since I'm in charge of the Academy team, it means my word is taken heavily into consideration as well. I love SC2 and I won't let it happen that we keep having this bad reputation. I'd not be part of vVv if something shady was going on and I'm trying my best to fix the damaged reputation vVv has suffered because of bad/in-experienced decisions of previous management.
Hope that answers your questions - needs to be said, that I personally find it very discouraging to find only the hate around my team; but I guess I can't expect to build Rome in just one day, as we are fixing the damage done in the coure of longer period of time.
Solid stuff, it'll take a while. but good luck! I've heard nothing but good things about yourself & the "Aspire" program.
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