The great Guard system cull

[matster]

I know I am a noob in comparison to the majority of the respondents and likely all of them. I cannot however hold back from saying I don't understand. Does the number of systems drag on the server? We have a beautiful massive, alluring universe in which to play. I don't understand how a lag in use is a problem unless there are technical issues I am unaware of. De-gurading Puerto Rico makes no sense to me personally as one who uses several junker characters. PR, Humbolt and Kansas are all used regularly by junkers. The junker factions are some of the most active and you want to basically 'sanction' us? If I sound offended I am. Hopefully someone can explain better to me why these things need to be done.