So what now ffxiv will you re-pay for us ?

[Claire_Pendragon]

We were going to buy the SB anyway... early access is just a FREE add to the pack. grow up please kid.

And SB was going to release on the 16th no matter what. "Early access" isnt some "free bonus" its the real legit release, but with the "limited time only" tag line, to try and force people into action, who were somewhat on the fence about it.

The 16th is the real release, and they only block non purchasers, because if they didnt, then people would know they arent being forced to make impulse purchases, and can take more time to decide.

This also doesnt effect the majority, nor come close to it.

By calling the 1st 4 days early access, it's no different than if the game released the 16th, and u couldnt play, until u paid.
Nothing "FREE" was given.
A service was offered, with a "fake timer", which requires purchase in said "fake timer". (Obviously there was no timer, because there is nothing different from buying it now, and playing now, than buying it the 20th, playing the 20th, and buying it the 30th, and playing the 30th)

I do think the OP is over reacting, but the quote you are trying to counter argue against is correct.