The fact that several people still have accounts but cannot / will not play since they have not subscribed, poses a real problem for the command structure of a guild. For the Viper Guild, for example,
I know that toshiro didn't subscribe for personal reasons. He, however, blocks a coucil and a lieutenant position. I think you got my point...

See also the following post:
http://www.vendetta-online.com/x/msgboard/3/7147

/Maso

http://www.vendetta-online.com/x/msgboard/3/6494

Almost a month old, but still entirely valid.

I'll move this to suggestions