Yeah, DEW, I respect AO and his vast knowledge. That's why I asked.
The same thing, I think, is going on in CC & KA, too, but I think it's has to do with availability. We didn't have those options when we first started, and most of us have several new accounts.
The old gold money-buildings just weren't worth it (to me) in the early years of MW. The new gold money-buildings actually help IPH for new accounts. My guess is it's all legit, not an influx of shrill accounts.
Edited to add:
I get what you're saying. You were right to pass.
Scams exist, don't fall for them!
If anybody finds a suspicious account or if somebody is offering something that would violate the ToS in order to give one an unfair advantage in the game, please report it thru CS. It could be a scam! Type "Cheater" in the subject line so the CS agent knows to forward your ticket to the "GREE Game Police." Explain what happened and why you think it's cheating. Include the alleged cheater's game ID, if possible, and screen shots to support your claim.
GREE takes these claims very seriously and handles them privately. We can all appreciate fair gaming!