Because we cannot be sure we "did" it, that it wasn't something Areanet did, we should not crow victory. In fact, we shouldn't do so, anyway, because that has connotations of the "poor winner" and trying to rub somebody's face in it.
Now, despite how we may feel about NCSoft, is a time to direct at least some of our energies to congratulating GW1's player base and community, AreaNet, and, yes, thank NCSoft for showing this new concern for their players. Celebrate the continuance of GW1 with its community. Laud, in at least a few small ways, through some of the avenues we used to appeal before, NCSoft for its new direction. For realigning its focus to support its communities.
Yes, the word-choice is deliberate. No, do not make it snarky. Use it to support this direction, and to show them that we can be friendly allies, if they act with respect.
They have done, for GW1, what we would have liked them to do for CoH. Reach out and show them we appreciate it. If we mention, "we wish CoH had gotten this treatment," we need to carefully do so so that we don't look like we're being sour. Wistful, nostalgic, regretful, sure. But while we have the right to be bitter, we cannot and should not show it in relation to this, which is a good thing. We are heroes, after all, and heroes are grateful when good wins out, even if it wasn't the good they pursued for themselves, and even if they are not sure their efforts mattered.
Be heroes once more; it will help encourage more good behavior from NCSoft in the future.
We can always lobby again as we have been in the future, as opportunities arise. (Who knows? If we show them the positive PR benefits of this, maybe they'll be more inclined to work with TF:HM's eventual recruit.)