In that case, if he's going through FF burnout, he should play something else to get refreshed. ARR isnt the only game out there.
I went through that once, everyday felt like a chore just to log in. Then I took 2 -3 weeks off and played other stuff, and when i came back, it didnt feel like the same chore, like before.
If he's really trying to make a statement, he should just unsubscribe the game. Atma isnt the only content nor is it THE content that makes or breaks the game.
