Sure they can allow people to have the mount - but those people sign a contract, and then their character is transferred to a V1 server for 3 months. Hell if you play through that, they should let you have legacy status too.

Just being facetious (somewhat), but I agree with what Aegis has been saying. It kinda sets a double standard when we expect SE to be transparent and honest with us in all things....except when it benefits us.