No, they either deal with it now, or no player will want this game at PS3 release.
I'll tell them personally not to get it if the bots aren't dealt with by then. Waste of their time to invest in a MMO that's not being taken seriously by its developer.

The bots are the biggest problem with FFXIV right now. Just like it's pointless to design raids without fixing the poor-quality battle system, there's no point in even designing good goal-oriented content until you get rid of the botters and RMT.

Gil, RMT, and bots: urgent if not emergency status in FFXIV. Can't wait. Should have been dealt with months ago already.