Quote Originally Posted by Volcano View Post
Except that is no where near the same thing
Aside from the fact that it's exactly the same thing, yeah. Both cases involve dealing with illegal money, both cases are met with the absolute maximum punishment.

I know you seem to think that people who buy gil are a "plague" that need to be wiped off the face of the planet, but you're wrong, sorry. Is it bad? Yes. Should 1st time offenders be met with the harshest punishment available? Ummm no. I can only hope that you use a swear word sometime (against the TOS) and get perma banned for it.

3.3 Profanity and Offensive Language. You may not use profanity or any language that a reasonable person would find offensive. The Game is for players aged 13 and older. You agree to behave accordingly.
Or maybe you let a spouse use your account? PERMA BAN!

3.1 Sharing Account Information. You may not share your account or login information (such as your Square Enix ID and password) with anyone except your legal guardian, your minor child, or Square Enix. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and login information, even from your friends and family