I realize that you can create a character on a different world with the same name, then transfer ($18 USD) the character you want to have the name change done to that world to force a different name... but if all your friends and the free company you are with is on the world you are coming from, then you have to wait 3 days and pay another transfer fee to go back.

I made the mistake at announcing a bot. The person eventually returned to their PC and saw I called them out. Now it is almost borderline harassment. The player won't actually "say" or "tell" anything but uses emotes targeted at me. Somehow the person knows where I am at and like actively seeks me out. They will disrupt any farming attempts I am doing so it makes it very difficult to get materials I need to make gear.

I guess the point is, if SQ. Ex made the name change and optional service via Mog Station for, say, $5 or maybe $10 I know I would not hesitate to do it. I am also pretty sure that others would do it too.