FFXIV has commonly been lauded as a welcoming space for a diverse range of players, but recent decisions — from in-game items to the latest news — are sending a vastly different message. It should come as no surprise that consequently, a significant portion of the playerbase feels disappointed and alienated.

There is no justification for the re-implementation of gender-locked races. There are many reasons, repeatedly and clearly articulated by many voices, to amend a decision that amounts to a step taken a decade backward. Please remember this and the precedent set after 1.0.