I really have no idea what is wrong with SE and/or the FF14 team. Are they so detached from their own game that they've become completely oblivious to most of these activities? Are they so short-staffed that they don't have the manpower to deal with such a huge number of botters? Or is it a financial issue? Are there so many botters that their subscription fees are a significant factor in keeping this game afloat? Is SE getting a % of the gil sales on the side?

Unfortunately, I don't think anything is going to be done about it until a large enough portion of the playerbase cancels their subscriptions and lets them know that this is the reason why. And that isn't going to happen.

I do have to say that I admire and appreciate your perseverance, Toffee!