Why not a warning?

[Havenchild]

Then it's "We will ban you but in a year we will add feature you used into a game, have fun" type of situation. You seem didnt even read what i wrote about Yoshi P and also about GMs, you basically defend people who abuse report system and lie in reports.

Casuals that are not even getting harrased by anyone abuse mass reports and pretend victims of .... UI mod?

But if it's against the rules, it's still against the rules. Mass reporting anyone is not inherently wrong if it is justified. You can't just mass report anyone for anything and get them banned.

If I shout in town and say "The sky is green ya'll" and everyone mass reported me for saying that, do you think I would get sent to in-game jail for that? No I would not, and the odds are the people reporting in THAT situation would get in trouble for frivolous report abuse.

In this case, a user is caught in 4k using UI/Mod enhancements (according to the GM) during a highly stream event. If there is no legitimate case, GMs will do nothing. But if someone is reported, EVEN 1 REPORT is looked into and is found factual, then yes SE will act.

That's not hard to understand.

I don't blame them at all when SE turns around and decides to add the very thing they banned the person for. If it's a banable offence then why are you adding it to the game?

Do you know what they are planning to add into the game? Because I have not seen any official comment on what particular modification they have reviewed and WOULD be adding.

It does not matter. If it's against the ToS today, you can get banned for it.

People have weird interpretations of what the ToS is and takes like this are straight bogus.

[IkaraGreydancer]

"But you knew the risk" Shut up, your precious leader Yoshida has taken a neutral stance on this matter for far too long to act like he's got a spine now.

Sorry but what's neutral about him saying "Don't do it"? I swear it's like alot of you folks haven't grown up. Rules are rules. You are at the mercy of the rule makers. They can ban you for anything they deem fit. You don't have to like it but those are the facts. Indeed, you DO know the risk. Stop acting like those breaking the rules aren't at fault. I'll say it again, they've been playing with fire this whole time n got burnt.

[GaiusDrakon]

I hope people realize that these bans are the result of mass reporting from 5ch mobs.

But I must say that a lot of people in this thread will probably form a 4chan mob if given the opportunity too.

[Kyrj]

Sorry but what's neutral about him saying "Don't do it"? I swear it's like alot of you folks haven't grown up. Rules are rules. You are at the mercy of the rule makers. They can ban you for anything they deem fit. You don't have to like it but those are the facts. Indeed, you DO know the risk. Stop acting like those breaking the rules aren't at fault. I'll say it again, they've been playing with fire this whole time n got burnt.

And yet the rule maker has been pretty lenient when it comes to things like ACT. Look I'm all for them enforcing the rules but they don't get to pick and choose when to enforce them. You either enforce it fully or not at all.

[Vahlnir]

I'll say it again, they've been playing with fire this whole time n got burnt.

Correct. This is something I won't ever argue. My main concern is with how broad their statement was yesterday. They should probably clarify their stance a bit more. Some people are making some seemingly outrageous claims in jest, but I feel that the concern is more than justified with how vague their statement really was.

[Havenchild]

And yet the rule maker has been pretty lenient when it comes to things like ACT. Look I'm all for them enforcing the rules but they don't get to pick and choose when to enforce them. You either enforce it fully or not at all.

Actually they do, that's ALSO in their Terms of Service.

" If a violation is confirmed as a result of our investigations, Square Enix may, in its sole discretion, issue a penalty to the relevant Final Fantasy XIV service account. "

[Atelier-Bagur]

And yet the rule maker has been pretty lenient when it comes to things like ACT. Look I'm all for them enforcing the rules but they don't get to pick and choose when to enforce them. You either enforce it fully or not at all.

Yet that is not something for you to debate on. Its within their rights and Yoshi-P and the ToS clearly states that they can ban anyone at anytime whether they deem they're breaking their rules. Grow up.

[Kyrj]

Lol keep defending them harder, this is actually kind of funny.

[Havenchild]

Lol keep defending them harder, this is actually kind of funny.

What's funny is your inability to read, both what was clearly stated or how to navigate the grey area.

But don't take any forumer's word for it, have someone more legally savvy read it for you: https://support.na.square-enix.com/f...&la=1&ret=rule

[IkaraGreydancer]

Lol keep defending them harder, this is actually kind of funny.

Has nothing to do with defending dude. It's just the fact of the matter. I don't fully like it myself as yes it means I can be banned for anything BUT I'm not foolish enough to put my foot in the fire n test it. Rules are rules. Follow them or risk the consequences. We're adults here not little children. This concept isn't taboo by any stretch