Thread: I just realized something... Version 1.0 was Socialism in practice.

Originally Posted by Eldryan

Indeed, large scale infrastructure work is what government often do in times of recession to stimulate the economy. However, in the paragraph I wrote, I listed the negative effects of over development of roads (or any infrastructure for that matter).

Government doesn't have the ability to directly stimulate the economy effectivly. Only private companies can do that. Whenever government tries, they tend to make things worse, not better. The only thing government can do is cultivate an environment that is as friendly as possible to the development of private companies.

Also, I don't believe that there is any such thing as over-development. The more development you have, the better.

Originally Posted by Eldryan

If you're comparing standards of living for the average citizen on the other hand, Venezuela runs ahead [of China] in that category.

How do you measure standard of living?

Originally Posted by Eldryan

The US for example is the richest country in the world, but the standard of living for the majority of it's citizens is below that of Canada.

Again, how do you measure standard of living?

Originally Posted by Kallera

Especially since this was only a temporary measure removed early on, and it seems a pretty simplistic(or jingoistic) view of socialism.

It was never intended to be temporary. The Fatigue system was originally designed and intended to be a permanent part of FFXIV. It was just scrapped very quickly due to no one liking it.

Originally Posted by Kallera

And as far as being prevented from mining 2000-3000+ items after a certain point day after day? Well, I'd rather not return to disturbing headlines of people that play for too long.

You're not suggesting we bring the Fatigue system back, are you?