Well it is nice to see a update on a few things and some questions answered. 

Although for the test server updates i must say if it works in that order then #3-5 must be VERY slow atm since richard had made this post

here: http://fm.en.kupaisky.com/Community/Forum/View.aspx?num=8560&searchtype=0&pagecount=0&searchvalue=&sort=5&category=C03&page1=1 

Yet MM or the GM's didn't seem to notice or post anything saying that it would be delayed or worked on so as it is mid as well wait for LJ to finalise and send in the proposal he is working on found

here: http://fm.en.kupaisky.com/Community/Forum/View.aspx?num=9523&searchtype=0&pagecount=0&searchvalue=&sort=5&category=C03&page1=1

I must say though for certain issues i hope we can somehow speed up the process a little to fix some of the issues italy being the biggest atm.

I'm a bit worried about the new harbors since as it is the old ones have issues and im skeptical that the new ones will be any better or they may just not work at all.  I certainly hope some of the things that players suggested will be utilized in your "new" HA mode when it's done.

Otherwise the rest of the update is good although #8 makes zero sense to me, a game that specifically says 18+ or parental permission should dictate that a swearing filter is unneeded.  Other than that pretty much the same ol, although i personally think the swear filter is completely pointless but w/e. 

I just hope that certain changes will not break anything else, it's bogged as it is on the test server with slow patching -.-, anyway thanks for the update.

Awesome, thanks for the update Randy

Thank you for the update Randy. As always, passing on what you know is appreciated. 
Only a couple thoughts:

2: This is then an update regarding the final harbours to be implimented I presume. Fantastic. It's good to have a good timeframe for this. It will be great to have for summer when server populations are at a high. Very excited for more harbours, just desperately hoping they're all in smooth working order *fingers crossed*. 

4: Hopeful that this is worked on with great dedication. It's one of the last serious problems with this games hardware (along with HA problems).

5: Would be great to have this done in time for summer but sounds unlikely. Well, maybe an event for when further game modes are implimented on the servers? *nudge nudge*

7: Personally I think the poll should have included CLs and/or maybe CAs, as just running a DD in an HA isn't so glorious. Either way, good to see community discussions being at the forefront of development (even if not as frequent as we'd like to complain about, heh).

8: This is the one I'm slightly disappointed about. Unless there is an obvious concern about abusing this potential addition, I don't see why we don't have the option to see someone say the word   *cough*   or   *clears throat*   or what-have-you. When you log in, every time you have to agree that you are either a natural adult, or that you have the approval/supervision of an adult. Under both those circumstances I see no reason why we, the people, can't choose to read or not to read swearing. Honestly I believe it would stop people from bypassing filters if they at least saw the word in front of their own eyes. People who want to swear at people (as in harass, etc) are going to bypass the filter either way. Everyone else just seems to curse out of frusteration (that  *cough-hack*-ing    sub, etc). You'd know who can or can't fairly complain to the mods saying "teacherrrrr, bobby was swearrrrringggg" if they've got their filter disabled, or if they're just trying to get someone in trouble. But moving on. I'd hope SDE understands this in a way I do not, or has a concern that is not immediately understood by myself.

9: Sounds good, though I'm concerned about the "several concepts for new stuff are undergoing consideration". I was hoping for something a little more pressing. But hey, for me it's just a mild convenience. I can still pay for things with the credits I've earned either way. For SDE it's a function that gets them more money. Just saying. 

Finally, stoked for the Summer event! And for O.F.W. ^_^. Hoping there's some awesome bragging-rights style prizes with that (rentals after every X wins, perhaps?). At least something, down the road.

    As always, thank you Randy for the thorough update. The majority of us truly appreciate it. Others appreciate the chance to complain that they're not exactly what they wanted, not more frequent, etc. :P 

Viva la Summer! <):D 

Im confused about #2. It says "game mode for ALL players" and then the reply mentions harbours? Does it mean that the new game mode for all players will be based on existing harbours?

Win 8 is out soon, then we will suffer from a new wave of crashes.

Q1. Are you sure you don't need a meeting to discuss when the next meeting should be?

Q2. Can you give a year please?

Q3. Ok no end in sight

Q4. See 3

Q5. Can we have more jump the shark monster bbs please.

Q6. Worked on! it involves changeing a figure as you do with select room only boosts.

Q7. Yes it was even so lets try something different for a bit to see if the doubtors are converted.  A change is as good as a break and I'm sure you don't want people taking breaks.

Q8. Why not? Although I guess subs will never be in NF either!

Q9. Yes please stop exploitors.

And another event, i miss the days of no event (sorry Nebby people).

You missed RM too. We were told ship sprites were being modified a month ago. And test team have provided an update to the RM nation so do somthing.

Oh and you hit your Monday evening deadline by 11 minutes nice going.

i see nothing aboutfixing the shared xp system. CV xp for example..