Quote Originally Posted by Vhailor View Post
I will point out that these are "extras" that we've grown used to paying for, collectively, which renders them naturally less offensive to the average player. However, the fact that there currently exist things such as Fantasia or extra Retainers does not in and of itself justify the addition of further micro-charges.

There are a couple of valid arguments in favour of a cash shop, but this isn't one of them - and your implication that it's completely harmless is patently absurd.
Wait a minute. We got used to buying those, they don't count?

That logic is totally backwards.