Can we dial back the moderation a bit, mods?

[Eekiki]

My concern has been heard and I'm happy.

It was? Did the GMs send you a box of chocolates?

[GinTama]

I think as long as its friendly, every speculation and discussion (even if not considered by devs) should be allowed.

Hello everyone!

As always, I am forever looking for ways to improve my CS to our loyal customers. I have done a review and I see we have been locking/closing a few more threads than we have in the past. I wanted to address a few of your concerns, as there have been some valid points made.

I would like to think that we have not become "more aggressive" in our moderation, but with summer we do have more traffic through the boards and more items get reported. Thus, you may be seeing more Mod action than earlier in the year. Also, during last summer, we did not have as many folks visiting, so you may not have seen as many threads locked.

In regards to my comment I made about "other games", I hope that was not taken as too heavy handed. The main thing I wanted folks to take away from that post was that we still want your ideas, but in the posts it is best NOT to advertise our competitors games or products. The Feedback Email Support I mentioned is read and reviewed each day; I know most folks think it is a bottomless void, but I can say with 100% certainty that your emails are read.

We just want to foster a fun environment for everyone and we try to keep the boards civil and fun but we do have new people coming in and we want to present the best possible FINAL FANTASY XIV and Square Enix experience as possible. But, coming into a Forum that has "FFXIV should take X game's Ideas" just isn't very professional.

As for the thread about Tanaka's, we will more than likely keep that open as it is apropos, just as the Earthquake thread was last year.

I truly understand, and thank you, for the concerns you have shown and I really want to make this the best boards for you, but we do have rules to enforce.

I am going to leave this thread open, as it is a valid point and good feedback. I just ask that you keep the conversation civil.

Thank you,

Senior Game Master Jhanaka

this is perfectly legit

[Eekiki]

The GMs aren't alpha testing, because the GMs aren't QA analysts. That's a completely separate job. GMs, moderators, and community representatives work for the game, not on the game. Otherwise I'd agree with you.

And if the reason RMTs are allowed to play truly is because SE wants the extra revenue, they oughta know by now that they can ban them as much as they want, RMTs will just buy the game again. Therefore, banning them means more money in the long run!

[Toxsik]

I dare a mod to step up and show this OP who is boss, suspend them for thinking they could question your almightyness!!!

[Jhanaka]

Gerrr >> I sensed no bazingas, Sir, do not fear!

-SGM Jhanaka

[HiirNoivl]

Gerrr >> I sensed no bazingas, Sir, do not fear!

-SGM Jhanaka

I love that show!

[Sagagemini]

The moderation is fine as it is.

And nice post, Jhanaka. =)

[Alhanelem]

The moderation is fine as it is.

And nice post, Jhanaka. =)

Not triyng to say it's defective. This is a minor issue, not a scolding for a terrible job. An issue which has been resopnded to in a pretty amazing way. It looks like good things will come of this.

So does a thread lock auto ban you on first offense?

You don't get banned for having a thread locked. The most that will probably happen is you might get an automated messsage informing you of moderator action that was taken.

[Hycinthus]

Not triyng to say it's defective. This is a minor issue, not a scolding for a terrible job. An issue which has been resopnded to in a pretty amazing way. It looks like good things will come of this.

You don't get banned for having a thread locked. The most that will probably happen is you might get an automated messsage informing you of moderator action that was taken.

This is incorrect slightly.
I was banned for 3 hours for that Vanarch thread, because I mentioned another game in the thread.

[ArkNova]

This is incorrect slightly.
I was banned for 3 hours for that Vanarch thread, because I mentioned another game in the thread.

I think it came down to how it was worded. It could be reworded in a way that it probably wouldn't get banned but at that point the community already knows where you got the idea from so it would be flamed until it got so hostile that a GM would have to lock it.