Formal Letter to SE about RMT situation.

[illu45]

I thought this was an interesting (if old) read about the gil-selling situation back in FFXI.

I don't want to restart the argument about the efficacy of threads like this, but I did want to ask, has SE publicly said anything official about the RMT spam in FFXIV? I know that there was a long period in FFXI during which SE effectively chose to ignore gil-sellers, which really ruined the economy. The player experience eventually deteriorated until SE were forced to do something about it (this was when the 'special task force' was created). Thankfully, FFXIV doesn't currently seem to be anywhere near the level FFXI was at before the task force was introduced, but, given that particular history, I think people are right to be concerned if SE has been silent on the issue.

EDIT: After some more googling, it seems like this was the latest word from SE on the RMT issue (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). It's certainly a fairly promising message, in some regards.

[Felghanna]

Actually your searchs are true.

But "somehow" there is so many RMT accounts that even banning thousands of them, the numbers of spamming bots/RMT accounts seems not to decrease.
For some this may be satisfactory, because some servers doesn't have many bots (Maybe because Square Enix are working especially on these servers). On the other hand, the rest of the servers are blighted with spamming bots since they can share the same space with players without being banned, which is not a good thing to deal with.

You see... More and more those spamming bots degrade the quality of the game, the ideal of an online game where you expects to receive messages of actual players is becoming disappointing.

There are about 7 threads posted by players who are dissatisfied with this situation, none of them has even a single reply from a community representant (A.k.a. staff member).

You can check more about their "deeds" on Final Fantasy XI here:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/RMT

[RezonShinryu]

/sign turned off busy to get a hunt invite, got thirteen spam tells before I could get it back up

[LandricFrey]

Players who discover any confirmed cheats should, under no circumstances, exploit or disseminate such information. Instead, we ask that players file a report by using the in-game command [System Menu] -> [Support & Information] -> [Contact Us] -> [Report Cheating].


This is just a horrible way to go about reporting RMT. Not only is it four menus deep, the last menu requires you to enter a title along with five other sections which must be filled out. We want to enjoy this game and report bots with Right Click> Report, not find and fill out your forms for you SE.

[Thayos]

If RMT are allowed to spam advertisements for their Websites in game with no consequences, then could others spam ads for other purposes too? If so, this game could be a game changer!

Just imagine:

{Thayos Redblade}: I know a mom in my hometown who made 80k last year working from home! Go to this site to learn more!
{Landic Frey}: What your doctor isn't telling you about erectile dysfunction! This site will change your life!
{Rezon Shinryu}: Bad Credit? No Credit? Find your options for low-rate home loans here!
{Toaster Oven}: Can anyone help me with Steps of Faith?
{Sephiroth Ninja}: Someone nearby is searching for you! Get online and find your match now!

[Rahsch]

I've been seeing an increase in RMT lately. I couldn't tell if they were banned or not but if they are. Then damn cause I've been getting 3x the amount of Gisselle's and friend requests and I dont go into busy even with all the RMT even if it is annoying.

[VargasTruestrike]

/signed RMT ruining the game

[Zabuza]

If RMT are allowed to spam advertisements for their Websites in game with no consequences, then could others spam ads for other purposes too? If so, this game could be a game changer!

Just imagine:

{Thayos Redblade}: I know a mom in my hometown who made 80k last year working from home! Go to this site to learn more!
{Landic Frey}: What your doctor isn't telling you about erectile dysfunction! This site will change your life!
{Rezon Shinryu}: Bad Credit? No Credit? Find your options for low-rate home loans here!
{Toaster Oven}: Can anyone help me with Steps of Faith?
{Sephiroth Ninja}: Someone nearby is searching for you! Get online and find your match now!

I admit I loled. It actually irritates me that these RMTs call me their friend in their advertisements. What's up with that? I'm not your buddy, pal.

"Hello, friend, we have the cheapest gil, come on, my friend."

/rips hair out.

[Dimitrias]

/signed, aperently there using the regular shout channel in home cities on ultros now, someone saw a bunch in gridania, and awhile back I saw rmt spam literally non stop in uldah when I was at the market boards.

and yes I get the /tells now with heart symbols and sqaurs, so they stand out even more >.<

[FudoMyoo]

As always, players are insisting developers to resolve problems created by players.

Ban gil buyers in your FC, boot them from party, refuse to party them and shame them openly. (yes I agree this is pretty extreme)

Like shark fins or any other endangered species. STOP the eating (buying) and the killing (selling) will STOP!