Quote Originally Posted by caffe_macchiato View Post
Exactly. There are many aspects of Final Fantasy XIV that are now wholly dependent on third-party programs and all-powerful cliques that aren't governed by Square Enix. For example, if you stumble upon a hunt in the overworld, you are not allowed to kill it like a regular mob. Doing is against the Prohibited Activities and will get you reported by the ruling clan.
100% false that it's against the Prohibited Activities policy. Replying hostilely to someone who is screaming at you for killing something out of train might get you a warning or ban but killing a hunt won't.

Somewhat true that the "ruling clan" might try to report you for playing the game as SE intends. It will depend on what data center you're on and who is playing at the time.

Stand your ground. They do not own the hunt marks nor can they force any player to follow their rules. If they begin harassing you, report it to the GMs. If they attempt to retaliate against you because you got one of their members banned for harassing you, report it to the GMs as well.

There are 2 things to 100% avoid with hunts. Do not manipulate a hunt mark or its mechanics in an attempt to kill other players (monster player kill or MPK). Just fight it where it spawned, don't drag it to other places. Also, do not reset a hunt that has already been pulled. If people were trying to wait for others still on the way, they can always choose to stop attacking to buy more time. Players have been banned for MPKs and resets.

It's also big exaggeration to say the community is a laughing stock across the internet. The internet doesn't care one way or another about this small community.