I originally posted this on reddit but figured I should post it here too:

Hello,

A huge feature added to the game should be backwards client compatibility, here is my case why.

Like many individuals who have played Minecraft for years, running server is a hobby of mine.

To us individuals there's always one thing which is greatly dreaded: Updates

Updates are something any vanilla Minecraft user looks forward to, even as a server owner there are new features which I may find useful.

However one thing that is not looked forward to is being forced to update your server in a hasty matter which is essentially what the game does.
You're not literally forced to update but if you would like your server to have any success staying on an old version of the game is not an option.
It's not an option because Minecraft clients immediately get the recommended newer version of a client which as a result causes players not to be able to connect to your server. When it comes individuals looking for Minecraft servers they're not going to bother backdating their client just to connect to your server.

For a normal server which gets most of its content from the default gameplay, updates are not a problem.
However there's an ever growing number of Minecraft servers which utilize custom content, create custom content, and alter gameplay. To these servers updates add little as they create their own content and do not rely on updates. These servers do not need updates and have a solid foundation built on the current game mechanics.

Normally most Minecraft updates are not an issue, if there's a broken feature you fix it, if there's a new exploit you patch it. 1.9 is different and likely future updates will be too. The size of the 1.9 update is colossal and there are multiple features which will be impossible to cleanly disable if needed (one example is dual wielding). A fix for this would be to simply let newer clients connect to older servers with official support. The other option would be to have clients fetch the server version when connecting.

Minecraft is a very developed game and many developers like to create their own path. This is one of the reason Minecraft has been such a huge success and will continue to be so. This would be an amazing gift to the community to not pressure the many unique servers which are not in need of official updates. The new updates from Mojang are not bad, just not needed in some situations for those who like to do their own thing. Updates should be something server owners want to do, not are forced to do.


Thank you for reading.

- LaughNgamez, custom content creator of 4 years.

lol not really kids said i do in this clip tho <3 kappaswag
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVitgj297Ro&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

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What is your IGN? nickkitchell
How old are you as of now? 14
When can you play on MCP? 6-11 weekdays, anytime weekend.
What is your timezone? Central Time Zone.
What is your rank on the server? E
Do you have any experience with other prison servers? I do. I've played on many of them.
Do you have any experience with guarding? Give a list of servers and your guard rank (IP if possible). No, I've never applied. I love this server & the people on it, that's why I'm applying now.
Have you read both the guard rules and the prisoner rules, even the ones in the info room? Yes.
Why should we pick you to be out next guard? I'm dedicated, I care about the server, and I feel like I can help out a lot.

Age: Twelve.

Timezone: Pacific Standard.

How Long Have You Played On MCP? I have played since MCP V3

Have You Ever Been: Banned, Muted, Kicked? I have been banned and muted.

If You Have Been, Why, And For How Long? Can't really remember, I think it was back on V4 when I was much more immature and I didn't care about MCP as much as I do now.

Why Should We Pick You To Be Our Next Moderator? I think I should be the next mod because I love the server. I have donated to the server to show my dedication and to help out the server improve and to grow the community. When new players join I welcome them by saying "welcome to MCP use /tips and /rules to get started" then after a while after a bunch of new players join I let them know that if they have any questions they just have to ask and I will inform them. I like to show the new players how to be nice to the next generation of new players that join therefore making it better for all new players that join. I love playing the server I come on everyday and I will stay active if I get mod. I am a trust worthy person and I will not let you down if you decide to accept me as a mod.

Additional Information: I vote everyday and I invite my friends  and I invited my siblings. I enjoy to help people and I see some of the current mods do not help people when they join and I rarely see them on. I think I would enjoy being a mod and I think I could be benificial to CDGS. Thank you for reading this application I hope for the best have a great day!

(Not letting me using the Youtube thing)
https://youtu.be/rQ5GumWyqqc                         
Thanks Alaword <3

What is your IGN?: alaword

How old are you as of now?: 19 3/6/1996

When can you play on MCP?: When i'm not at work ( I don't have a life :3 ).

What is your timezone?: PST ( pacific standard time ).

What is your rank on the server?: Citizen.

Do you have any experience with other prison servers?: Yes i use to play / staff another prison server back in 2012 called emerald prison which lasted a few years then went down due to a corrupt owner.

Do you have any experience with guarding? Give a list of servers and your guard rank (IP if possible).: Emerald prison (Warden - Admin ), And a few other server as just regular staff and not a guard.

Have you read both the guard rules and the prisoner rules, even the ones in the info room?: I'm sure i have but it never hurts to brush up.

Why should we pick you to be out next guard?: Because i think there is a lack of guards on at all hours of the night and i can try my best to fill in, and i'm able to be more active now then when i was mod.

I have special eyes #MyBrand

Age: 19
Timezone: MST - Mountain Standard Time
How Long Have You Played On MCP? Month and a half
Have You Ever Been: Banned, Muted, Kicked? No
If You Have Been, Why, And For How Long? N/A
Why Should We Pick You To Be Our Next Moderator?

You should pick me as your next Moderator because of a few reasons: I'm a very experience Moderator, I've been fortunate enough to have the honour of keeping numerous high profile mine craft communities safe, I know the proper ways to discipline someone for breaking the servers rules and only then will I act upon the subject and bring them to justice. Abuse is unheard of for me, I personally think its morally wrong, and It will never occur, and if I witness a fellow staff member abusing his/her's powers I will record the incident (collecting proof) and report it to the Server Administrators. As a Moderator I believe it is disrespectful to rage or get upset at members of the community therefore, I'm very calm and I'll react this way in tense situations and always abide and enforce the rules set in place by the Server Administration.

Additional Information: Thank you for looking at my Application and my Skype is: jake.patrick57

IGN: Zohra67
Who banned you? Masterovie
When were you banned? (Time/Date) 27/12 22:30 PM Central european time
Why were you banned? Racism
Are you at fault? No
What was your rank on MCP? A
Why should we unban you? Someone got banned for saying the n word, i explained that the n word is not racism if used in a certain context, i said in advance that i would use the word to explain my point, after i explained everyone shouted ban because i typed the word instead of referring to it and then i got banned. + I Love the server to
Additional info:

IGN:Ghost_Warrior_X
Who banned you?Masterovie
When were you banned? (Time/Date)27/12/15 , 22h30
Why were you banned?Racism
Are you at fault?No
What was your rank on MCP?A
Why should we unban you?Becaus i used the word to explain it no for a negative reason or for racism.
Additional info:none