Lock out is to heavy handed

[Khyra]

Pretty disappointing how harsh people in this thread are, but not surprising for FFXIV.

I've had a party member withdraw twice in a row, so now a single missed queue would penalize me. Despite (a) not being party leader and not having control over when we queue, and (b) not being the one to withdraw. But of course thats my fault for being in a group, or something... (group of 3, not full party, so we were hit by strikes).

I've never been locked out yet, so I'm not complaining on my own behalf, just disgusted by the general attitude here (the "if you don't like it you must be a griefer"), if not surprised.

[Teryaani]

Pretty disappointing how harsh people in this thread are, but not surprising for FFXIV.

Disagree = Toxic community.

This must be the forum meme.

I've had a party member withdraw twice in a row, so now a single missed queue would penalize me. Despite (a) not being party leader and not having control over when we queue, and (b) not being the one to withdraw. But of course thats my fault for being in a group, or something... (group of 3, not full party, so we were hit by strikes).

Yeah, they need to fix the party penalty.

I've never been locked out yet, so I'm not complaining on my own behalf, just disgusted by the general attitude here (the "if you don't like it you must be a griefer"), if not surprised.

I think you may be mischaracterizing the conversation. I've seen two, maybe three posts that suggest this. Most of what I'm seeing can be boiled down to "Pay more attention" or "Withdraw if you're stepping away". The latter seeming like good advice.

[RyuRoots]

Oh, I wouldn't say you're a griefer necessarily, though it has certainly cut down on that. I would just say "deal with it, and make sure your party actually is ready when you queue".