Guesting really makes no difference anymore so I'm surprised the option is still there. You can't guest on a server and play wvw so it's a legacy feature that is no longer needed.
This. My only wish is to be able to buy gems in AUD to avoid our horrible conversion rates and fees. (atm 67-69 cents to the dollar) We used to be able to buy gem cards in game stores but they've vanished a few years back - god how I miss those
Usually I hit around 200-250 most evenings. I never notice lag in PVE, only if I'm in PVP and miss interrupt windows etc but even then, most of the time it's fine