I don't think BW is responsible for how you feel about yourself. That's on your end. You got a thanks and a pet. You have been recognized as a valuable player. Why do you see the recognition of other players as a slight to you?
Hey! Not that I think of it, why don't I get the free week that people who unsubed are getting from 4/13 to 4/19. So unfair, as I have played since pre-launch, have not unsubed at all, and never complain.
If this is all just about "principal" then why is the recognition by BW of all it's loyal and valued customers by giving all active subs a free gift not good enough?
If the issue is really just about the principal, then the tauntaun is enough.
You have been recognized and thanked. Take a bow.
If BW made it rain Mountain Dew and Red Vines players would still complain. "Why do the Biofails hate us!? I <3 Dr. Pepper and Twizler is the shizznits! Epic Derp BW!!! Unsub in 3...2...1..."