Hi all. I've only been here for a few hours, but have read this thread right through and there are a few things I'd like to comment on.
Why??
I see nothing wrong with a group of friends joining the game and playing together - oh and by the way, in response to an earlier question, I think the word you're all groping for is "Town", not gang, tribe or family.
Have these people done anything against the rules? I noticed a few allegations of cheating thrown around, but no actual evidence (I'm sure the powers-that-be would act if there was anything substantial).
I could comment more, but I'll stay out of this crap-fight. And for the same reasons I don't often enter the TW forums, I'll try to stay out of this playpen too.