Quote Originally Posted by Deveryn View Post
Your example of the younger generation makes me laugh because frankly they're even stupider than the last. They have all this tech and they don't all know how to use it very well, nor do they really have a grasp on basic communication.
A shame that the FFXIV community has become intertwined with generational angst. It's futile. They will replace us. At this point, if FFXIV can't welcome those who are under 20, then just take it down and replace it with something new. I'd rather that than to waste my money on a retirement home simulator, because I really don't want to feel any older than I already am.

Once again: there is nothing you can do. They will replace us.

Playing the older MMOs doesn't have to be a prerequisite. One should still make an effort understand the genre and its history.
A genre isn't a person and doesn't have feelings. It's a video game. You play it to have fun. Genre isn't important, and being an MMO isn't special when everyone has internet and many games can be played with others.