There seems to be alot of opinions flowing in regards to this subject.
I agree that some issues may 'improve' with paid access only, and basic access only servers. However in my opinion should something of this nature become available, I would hope it only by choice.
I have often tried to get friends involved/interested, and very much want to be able to play alongside and help them at the start when they are likely still basic members. The inability to do this would hamper my ability to bring my gaming friends to POTC, and likely would have the same effect on others. These people are not part of the 'problem' being addressed or we wouldnt try to bring them here.
Thanks all.
Zeppers Lvl40
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Added: Although my experience with online MMO's is limited, i have played games online for many years now, I have found that when it comes to gamers 'paying' for service, many of them tend to think this actually gives them license to do whatever they wish. Neither the factor of being an adult, or being 'paid' actually implicates any further responsibility to the end user. I have found often adults use these venues to strip themselves of thier mature moral roles, and play the role of "Griefer" as they are often termed here for thier own entertainment. The fact that these actions are primarily done on basic/free accounts is because the repercussions are fewer...