Not that people don't still complain about it and whine all the way to the bank while they re sub for more of it...but FFXI was still pay to play last time I checked. Even if they went F2P today, considering how long the game was not free, if ARR lasts that long I wouldn't consider it remotely bad. They have a lot to learn from with that model and 1.0 so I don't see the fear of it going F2p. I am certain though, that they listened to their fanbase/customers enough to re make a game and that defines their flexibility, their willingness to adapt to meet the needs of that community.

I like your siggy Trasias