It's a shame because for some reason I had always looked at Daurwyn as someone who talked the talk whilst also walking the walk.
That being said, OOC communication has always been a part of this game. Everyone but newbs and the (very) odd person who strives for ideological pureness has done it. To have it out in the open now is refreshing. Indeed, it wasn't until the new forum opened that I sent feelers out to people OOC. The leaks finally confirmed for me that it's something that almost everyone does.
BTW, for those who aren't aware, the new forum has three rules. Don't out current characters. Don't publicly share info on explore areas. And don't Orb out and dox people and/or try to ruin their real lives over a game.
It's a pretty bitching place. Check it out if you haven't already.