SE's most difinitive statement yet on parsers

[Velox]

Although I am neither for, nor against parsing, there are some misconceptions about these facts I'd like to point out.

1. TOS says nothing specifically about Parsers

The TOS says something about third-party tools, a broad spectrum in which parsers fall under.

2.2.5 Data Mining. You may not intercept, mine or otherwise collect information from the Game using unauthorized third party software.

Square-enix has not formally authorized the use of any third party software that I know of.

The Threads listed below* are parsing threads that have not be locked, deleted, or warned.

Square-enix policy revolves around the collected evidence during in-game practices. Talking about using a parser is not the same as catching someone using a parser. Square-enix only pursues the latter.

3. The players that say that parsers are bannable are probably bluffing and thus Trolling this thread. They can prove me wrong by having those threads* actioned by reporting them. Its been 2-3 days and they haven't done it.

I already addressed the issue with regards to forum posting. As for in-game punishment, I can attest to the fact that they do suspend accounts if enough evidence arises. Although Square-enix will never share the results of any investigation directly, I was lucky enough to see the result first-hand. I had reported someone after they admitted to using a parser during a dungeon run. To be honest, I wasn't really expecting much since I knew only 3 of us were around to witness it and the likelihood of SE taking any action seemed slim. To my surprise, a thread popped up two weeks later on these forums where someone who, acting as a proxy, was pleading some case to get their friend's account back after he/she was "wrongfully banned."

Granted, if said player hadn't said anything, he/she would have gone unnoticed. However, the fact of the matter is that Square-enix will take action when warranted.