The exact same thing I mentioned in the other thread.
*sigh*
The game is in a constant state of development - it changes.
It's only logical, that the rules follow the same pattern.
When this tactic was first used - no, it was not considered against the rules.
The GMs were powerless.
But your above statements are incorrect - that the GM ignored you and did nothing - and this thread is proof of it.
Because of the very situations you describe, this rule is developing - has been developing.
If it were not for your constant reports, this thread would not exist.
If you're complaining about timing... well, like so much in this game, nothing happens fast enough for the players.
You just sit back, and think your issue is most important, and should be handled immediately.
In a perfect world, yes it would be.
But let's state facts:
We have more players now than ever.
We have more rule breakers now than ever.
We have fewer active GMs now than ever.
This issue was only one - of many - going on at once.
DaHobbit was constantly busy with scammers, for example.
Just so the newer players know - the game has taken over 4 years to get to this point.
If I had a dollar for every single time a player made such statements as above, like "this will end FT", or "everyone will quit"....
...
Well I wouldn't be here, that's for sure
The game changes - a lot. Rules change too.
We do the best we can, with the tools and guidelines we have.
You can either applaud us for our efforts, or you can condemn us for every little slight you think we've given you.
But let me tell you a little secret: 90% of GM work, is not public.
This week alone, I've spent countless hours going over logs - looking for abusers like you're complaining about above. And I don't even do server checks!
If you had any idea what we were working on now... if I could tell you...
.....
Forget it. For most, it would likely not change a single thing.
The game is what it is. It's a work in progress.
Either you can help, or not, your choice.
"If you're not part of the solution, then you're part of the problem." - old proverb.
Anyway, thanks for your reports - hopefully, this will make the future better for FT players.