I actually see no problem with this, it would help free up congestion in cities. A person could "Shout" for help with something and not over crowd an area. I know it would help free up my connection some (only able to use Verizon Wireless 3g where I live or dial-up).

SE could always create some kind of "Horn" that allows the person to make so many "Shouts" before it breaks. Make it cost gil. That way if someone wants to spam, they use they're own gil (hopefully going broke trying) doing it.

Also agree to have a filter on this if you want. I mean worse case senario, you have to take 30secs out of ur game time and turn a filter on? I'm sure anyone can spare 30seconds, whats that compared to an update? compared to a week?

Its a good idea, I agree with it. And honestly the only people i see arguing the point are people who seem to be too lazy to turn on a filter... not really a valid arguement.