So a relevant topic was removed from FFXI official forums.
This topic made transparent a vulnerability not just within the transmission of data between client users and FFXI servers, but also design construction of game play.
Jerbob of Phoenix laid out one of the single best replys I have had the pleasure to read concerning the issue of corrupt client user behavior.
Jerbob, I hope you saved that honest and frank critique.
I would love for you to post it again.
Grievances stated showed the truth of the matter between the relationships and interconnections between ToS violations, dishonorable conduct, cheats, bots, prohibited 3rd party computer programs, Mercenary culture, RMT, craft products, transferable items, materials, currencies and gil.
Proposals for solutions additionally were submitted. These too, received the removal from public view, apparently because they was a reply under the controversial topic.
As for the "Conspiracy"? Ask just why is it that coveted equipment in the game have requirements of fetching and dispensing of a transferable currency or item. Items which can be bought or sold for gil, that which can be sold through mercenary arrangements if they carry a "EX" tag.
I declared that detrimental behavior (3rd party program usage, Mercenary culture, RMT, bots, cheats, and scams) all have their origination firmly rooted in these transferable currencies, materials, items and gil.
The procurement activities and requirements for coveted equipment (including crafting Escutcheons) in FFXI has INDUCED RMT, CHEATING, BOTS, MERCS, and completely disregards the desired happiness of the conscientious PlayOnline CUSTOMER.
So now that this topic is no longer a reply for a controversial vulnerability, will it be taken down too? The information is out, there's other forums, websites, social media, discord.
The proposal to set things right was submitted, possibly someone employed on behalf of Square-Enix was competent enough to preserve it.