Devs: Do you have plans to reset the forums in the future?

[-S-a-g-e]

When I ask about forum resets you mentioned that the design may change and with the game relaunching are you going to reactivate peoples accounts who may have been banned previously from forums? I think everyone who pays for the game and supports it should at least have the slate wiped clean for the launch of ARR. I understand some definitely earned the ban but my brother did not. He is a Legacy member and supported the game from Day 1 and still a loyal FFXIV fan.

For example this is what happened to him, he said something borderline bad and received a temporary ban. About half way through the ban time he received an email stating his account has been perma-banned (from forums only) for repeating the same actions or something to that extent of why he received the temporary ban. How is this possible when he couldn't even literally log into his account? He had no way to post or do anything that would cause this without explanation. He tried to contact SE afterwards and they wouldn't tell him anything.

I am sure there has been other incidents where loyal fans should at least be given another chance considering it is a new beginning for this game. I feel he has learned the lesson of how and when to hold his tongue so it will not get him into trouble again. Please consider doing this SE, since you have been very understanding and willing to work with your fans to make the game better. Others may have valuable input and opinions on future matters.

[Renen]

I say "Why not?"
But might want to put those people on watch list for a little while just in case.

[Destinova]

Reset no but they may lock them and make them read only.

[-S-a-g-e]

Why not reset them back to normal? They can already read only without being a member of the forums, the fans are giving SE a second chance, so shouldn't SE gives all their fans a second chance as well? Do like Renen said and have them on a watch list, give them one or two strikes and that's that if they put themselves back on the ban list then that's where they belong.

[Zehira]

I think they should reset all banned accounts for the new forums. It is and how we have been learning a lesson not to break the rules again. I am sorry to hear that your brother is unable to login the forums.

I don't see why he should get perma-banned since I did break the rules many times and I got forgiven. When first did this happen to your brother?

[-S-a-g-e]

I think it happened right before the service fees went offline last year. It was pretty ridiculous and as you have said I have seen others say stuff far far worse and not even get a slap on the wrist.

[Zumi]

I remember reading that they would archive these forums make them read only or something when ARR is out. But then it would still be the same forums maybe with a different skin or something.

[-S-a-g-e]

This is what was said today in regards to forums to some degree or another.

Greetings everyone,

First let us apologize for the inconvenience that this caused those of you that were unable to log in. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention so we could move quickly to resolve it. Anyone that was affected should now be able to log in as normal.

Just as a side note, the current forums will continue to be used even after the launch of A Realm Reborn and we have no plans on closing them down. However, to match the design changes for Lodestone and other web sites, there is a possibility that we change the design for the forums as well! We haven't decided how we will treat all of the posts made up until A Realm Reborn service begins, but there is a chance that we make them a read-only archive.

We will be sure to keep you all updated on any changes.

Imo they should either archive it or delete it and reset the status of all members who hold a FFXIV account. Give them a fresh start or a start with a mark already against them and a warning letting them know that their account is activated to post on forums again but will be watched based on previous actions. Etc. Win - Win scenario.

[Alhanelem]

Banned users don't deserve another chance. sorry.

[Zehira]

I think it happened right before the service fees went offline last year. It was pretty ridiculous and as you have said I have seen others say stuff far far worse and not even get a slap on the wrist.

What we did this month and last month is a different story. If I were you, I would tell him to wait until the new forums open or use mine to post something as long as he follows the rules.