RP shout ads are obstructive to chat and gameplay

[strawberrycake]

I agree with you in principle, but I'm still waiting for ideas.

My idea is simple, make a chat specifically for Advertisements, in WoW Trade chat, at least on my server, is strictly used for trades now, crafters and and buyers looking and asking for work, and the Ads chat is for raiders and RPers respectively. THis solves the issue while freeing up shout chat for it's intended use, and allows people to filter out unwanted RP ads. I also think XIV needs dedicated RP servers for people to flock to. I think making servers have specific purposes will go a very long way with this community.

I will also say etiquette used to be a thing people who did RP kept in mind, such as not approaching randoms and only looking for RP when people have the LFRP sign over their heads, the icon exists for a reason. And of course making people who look for EPR invisible wouldn't help, people in this community have shown for years that they'll seek different mediums, platforms, venues, to get this gratification. But at least for me, I feel like theres also a level of respect and politeness that's so far removed from what used to be a basic concept such as, this is a random person, approaching them in a sexual manner isn't normal.

There are plenty of places where sexuality and being openly sexual is ok and fine within adult spaces, but I feel like making dedicated places and areas for that to be ok is the best solution so people who do not want to be involved can easily not be involved.