In FFVII there was a 1-time enterance fee. FFXIV should adopt this idea by imposing an enterance fee.

It was said the GS will not be a place to make gil, so why not take some out to counter inflation? There are many other opportunities to make gil within FFXIV.

Also, perhaps impliment a time limit to prevent loitering and afking, /shouting for duties, ect...

A fee for time spent inside the GS would make the place a privledge and joy to experience rather than a place to go afk.

Also instead of a consistent fee; like FFVII, have a 1-time fee, but at a higher cost. The 1-time fee may grant you VIP access and perhaps give you new games/items/exclusives. This is kinda like buying the Collector's Edition rather than just the standard edition, and could be an incentive for people to strive for to purchase.

This is merely a suggestion and used to start a conversation, please comment with your opinions if this is a good or bad idea, and why. Constructive critisism only