Quote Originally Posted by Thunda_Cat_SMASH View Post
Currently there's a total of about a dozen pro parser players that I've seen, at least on this thread, that claim what you claim. Unless you want to claim to speak for the vast majority, there's no evidence that's been put forth here that the majority of the pro parser population wouldn't harass and boot others for being a mere 100 DPS short of their exaggerated demands. On the other hand, there's a fair amount of evidence scattered all over the forums that parser data could, and is, abused, on a daily basis. While it's nice to be optimistic and hope that this data would only be used to help, it's much more logical to presume and predict what the worst case scenario would be.
There's actually been quite a bit of evidence showing there won't be harassment from instituting an official parser, or at least no noticeable increase in the long run. Yes, there are people who will use it and have used it for abuse, but there's nothing showing that they wouldn't do the same abuse if there was no parser at all. People who belittle people with a parser will belittle you even without one. They'll find a reason to do it. But regardless, reporting is still 100% viable and something that would remain viable were a parser implemented. I'm completely against harassment, but the worst case scenario that's been put forth is mostly unfounded fears, or at least a misunderstanding of the root of harassment.