We do in fact ask questions and have discussed this prior to the money being taken. Our conclusion is the following:
Time and activity alone no longer bear such a large weight in if you are made official or not, and many things will be scrutinised alongside the basic requirements you've all come to know. We acknowledge that there is a "competing" GMG faction for example that is active and has every right to rise above another in stature and reverance in the community alongside setting the example that the new OF system wants, and we've noted the copy-paste nature of the factions information that's present in the OP. We also expect good things of a faction that eventually ran out of lives and yet still wishes to attempt a retake of the mantle even under old leadership. We look forward to a concerted effort being made, yet won't hesitate to decline if expectations are not met.
Regardless of the image painted of ones self by their own volition, we are always of an open mind toward change and betterment unto the future. If we are proven wrong, it'll soon become apparent. If the general sentiment that is justifiably present here is also right or wrong...it'll be laid bare soon enough. Either way though, the acceptance of the request via credits being taken is just that - a request. The assumption that this means they will regain officialdom is incorrect. This begins the application period in which a faction is assessed on whether they are worthy of officialdom or not. We understand the doubts and scepticism and perhaps those that are attempting to carry GMG| forward do too. Maybe not, but again intentions will become clear in due course.