Originally Posted by
ValinMareth
Like I said brother, there is nothing claiming an SLA of 100% uptime in the EULA you signed with them. You pay for access, plain and simple. And bringing GW2 into this... that game has a cash shop to make their money instead of subs. GW2 had launch issues as well IIRC. I don't want to get into an internet battle, but as someone who works for a LARGE online gaming environment I can tell you this, they're working on it and it's not easy. The network team is having a much shittier weekend than you are, probably working around the clock with little rest, and are likely not getting paid any extra for their extra work. My point is, I know it sucks... but it comes with the territory for all popular MMOs.
EDIT: I meant to quote one person, quoted the wrong person... derping out here at work. :D