Plots everywhere demolished and open!

[Vahlnir]

My arm is about to fall off after clicking on this plot for over an hour or so at this point. Is SE trying to promote botting?

I don't think it was their intention to promote botting in order to obtain a housing plot, but definitely a lack of foresight on their end. They tend to lack foresight pretty often. Either way, hopefully your arm's sacrifice will be worth it in the end. What it comes down to, really, is whether or not it's worth it to you. Sounds like it's the principle of the matter at this point though, which I completely understand. lol