Merging to NA servers is not the solution to the problem. I don't see a problem of having all the different types of players (RP, PvE, PvP) in one server. I've been playing long enough on Gav to see that RP and PvP-ers have no issues co-existing on the same server. Please reconsider your decision to merge. Coming from a guild that have RP-ers, I don't think 'many' are complaining much to begin with.
How the hell are we going to run end game content when the lag is unbearable not to mention PvP players who will also be affected. Why can't you just offer the option to those players who are ************ about population issues to transfer over instead of killing off the APAC servers.
Just my 2cents on things. Consider it a HUGE lost in subscribers if it does happen.
Nagato, Shisui