Is being a founder really that special?

[ninety3rd]

Originally Posted by Cannon Mad Dan

Since my return, I've had countless pirates comment on my founder status. Did the rest of the founders quit? Back when I played, EVERYONE was a founder because it was automatically given to whoever signed up for unlimited by December of 07.
I've gotten numerous guild invites based solely on the idea that the guild needs a "founder" in it. Is the title really any more special than a silly coin and a gold name?

Then there's the flip-side of it: Abuse. I haven't had any too recently, but I can recall more times than I care merely standing on a beach somewhere checking my stats or having just arrived, and getting remarks such as "Oh, look, a Goldie. Hey Goldie, get lost", or even once, "I hate Founders".
Sheesh.