Quote Originally Posted by Oaken View Post
That's funny. I've yet to see a single substantive response that amounts to something greater than, "SE is SE and says server is over-populated, and they are right because they are SE, and SE will determine when the server is unlocked." The only thing that line of reasoning pokes holes into is itself. I can only point to the arguments made in the OP so many times. They are very simple to observe (especially the complete non-existence of server stability problems at the present time).

We are consumers. SE is a business; not a dictatorship. Businesses listen to the suggestions and expectations of consumers. The logic of some folks in this thread defeats the very purpose of a forum.
Our logic is perfectly sound. It seems to be you that is having a hard time grasping the idea that SE gets to call the shots, whether or not we agree. Yes, they are a business, and they do want to keep customers happy, however that does not mean that they have to implement every single demand their player base presents to them.

If and when they want to unlock Balmung, they will do so.

If you are not a troll, next time I would suggest approaching the thread in a far less dismissive and combative manner. The forums are there to open up conversations, which will bring in viewpoints of all types. Shooting down anything you don't agree with as a "fallacious argument" does absolutely nothing but make you look like a 10 year old who is trying to have an adult conversation and failing.