Quote Originally Posted by m3eansean View Post
It's how the parser interacts with the log files. From what I hear, SE has no way of knowing if they are being used, because they are not interacting with the log files in such a way to be detectable from the server end. So in short, they can never stop it. Furthermore, they themselves have posted server first clears with high end raiding FC's which clearly show the usage of parsers. SE understands their use as a tool and have commented they wanted to officially sanction 3rd party add-ons starting with Heavensward.
The most commonly used parser isn't a real-time dps meter. It parses a text file after combat is over. It's not even an add-on.

Add-on "parser" that folks are talking about is updated in real-time and serves very little purpose to most people. 20 bucks says 98% of folks with Recount or Skada installed have no idea how to read the graphs.