We'll probably going to update to a 'protocol-hack', which allows 1.9 players to join the 1.8 servers. If there is a stable 1.9 build, we'll probably update to 1.9.
Most people hate 1.9 cause of the combat mechanics , even so it should be updated or else things will be outdated ( counting plugins etc... )
Hail the faction reset :3 , what about Creative? the update for 1.9 will be there too right? , will it reset?
Creative will not reset, but I'm guessing it will eventually update because of all the new blocks (End stone bricks, purpur) but don't expect that anytime soon, first the plug-ins must get an update
Well, it depends on the developers of the plug-ins. Some developers will release 1.9 plug-ins sooner than others, so no, I can't say I have any idea :S
But for the end in survival, does it will be active and reset? If yep, maybe it's would be better to dont allow the claim inside.
I don't know really about the End. Personally I hope it will be enabled, but since it's disabled now, I don't think there's a reason to enable it.