i play on bahamut, i've noticed for a while now the server population declined drastically after FF14 release date. This past weekend there was never more than 2000 people on the server at any given time. Personally I think a server merger is needed. As for racists japs , etc , i've never noticed that problem on bahamut, i have no problem getting in parties with them or vice versa inviting them to mine for anything from assault to new skirmish content. I am however aware that the japs not inviting NA players is a real issue just not so much on bahamut, if they're not inviting you on bahamut its prolly for a good reason and you should be reevaluating your character and jobs for the content you're trying to get in to. Thats just my take on it.