I was about to mention what Zone said. o.o Isn't this technically talking about AnimaRO, since we're saying AnthemRO is more or less the same as AnimaRO? [ I won't deny it, but the fact that we're talking about AnimaRO stands. ]
Personally, I have to agree that at the very least, the mechanics, donation system, and various other things are the same. xD New management CAN make a large difference, however. =P From what I've seen, AnthemRO wasn't doing that bad of a job. I don't personally enjoy the donation system, but that's why I'm simply not playing it, which saves time on everyone's behalf. xD
I REALLY think people should start accepting the old fashion statement of, "The Past is the Past." I really can't say that you'd be able to tell too clearly about deception. If you've got evidence of this, please inform me. I believe it's even said that they've branched off of AnimaRO, so it's not as if they're lying and telling you they're completely new. Just a new server in the literal sense, and under new management. =P
Things weren't too pretty in their past. xD Oh well. It doesn't look horrible right now, and as for the other things that relate to the server's out-dated, unbalanced [ to some degree, you have to accept that donations kind of kill balance against non-donators. xD ] nature... well, I can guarantee you every intelligent player who joins is probably aware of this to some degree. If THEY can deal with the donation and the lack of updates, and the server itself is pretty stable, then shouldn't they be left in piece until you can legitimately say something worth darkening their name for?