This is a request that comes from many places. Novice Network use, /shout chat, general player communication in hubs as well as Party Finder.

I would like to see a World Chat, as other mmos have done since the early 00's.

Novice Network is often used for discussions in no way relating to gameplay or new player help, but politics, NSFW content and the occasional mentor chatter that should be in a Linkshell.

/shout is only limited to the area. World Chat could extend this further so players would not be bound by the small pool of players immediately in the zone or just a Linkshell.

I have seen social party finders from people in their homes who just want to chat, this would open up a new avenue for them., and I think would be overall helpful outside Duties to which players can still use Linkshells, Novice Network or talk among themselves.