V1: Divided Amongst

Day 327, 08:37 Published in USA USA by Mister Brightside

It seems that whenever I read a new newpaper article from the eRepublik Insider and see the excitement expressed by the users via their comments, I have a feeling that V1 will be taking us in the right direction. However, recently since they announced the release date (2 days from now) there has been growing animosity over the new version; I've even read an article by Citizen HEM to sign a petition to not have V1. So I want to have a full understanding of V1: will it hurt us more than it will benefit us? Please leave a comment saying YES if it will benefit us, or leave a NO if it will harm us. I've only been in this game for a month, so other user stalwarts can give me a better picture of this.