I have not complained at all on the forums about the headstart at all. But am annoyed at how its been implimented. I think OPs rant is not even the real complaint most people have. I dont speak for everyone, but my opinion of it is I do not care that I am not in 7 days ahead, 6 days ahead, or even 5 days ahead.
What I and a lot of others are annoyed about is there ARE PEOPLE PLAYING NOW. But not everyone. Why were they chosen, why is their money more valuable than mine? Why do a few get to start before everyone else. They paid the same amount, but because I bought my pre-order on 7/21 but didnt redeem the code till 8/28 I am punished. I consider it punished because now there is a good chance I wont get the names I want, I plan to play on a PVP server where I will now be at a dissavantage and while I am not speed leveler some are and they are out of the race before it even began for them.
all that with the included lack of communication. I would be less upset if I had an ETA, if I was told before the start of EGA of the plan instead of it being left a complete suprise. As it is now, every time a head start is near and I hear my phone chime indicating a new email, my heart jumps as I go check it hoping I have become a "CHOSEN ONE". Not really good customer service.