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Blizzard Drops the Hammer on Gold Farmers

Posted by Zonk on from the indescriminate-justice dept.

evviva writes "Blizzard has kept its word and finally closed over one thousand accounts related to gold-farming and character sales. It was about time!" The post reads: "Over the recent weeks we have been investigating the activities of certain individuals who have been farming gold in order to sell it in exchange for real world currency. After researching the situation, we have issued permanent suspensions to over one thousand accounts that have been engaging in this practice. We do not condone such actions and will take decisive action as they are against our policy and damage the game economy as a whole.""

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  1. Let it be. by dauthur · · Score: -1, Troll

    I think that this battle they're fighting is along the same lines as the pro-marijuana/anti-marijuana arguements in the States. The government (Blizzard) can't make any of their own money off of the sale of bud (gold) and so they outlaw the sale. It's ridiculous if you ask me (I'm not a potsmoker nor a gold-dealer), but Blizzard should let it happen because it attracts people to the game.

  2. Re:Intresting idea but reqiuires a rethink for des by QuantumG · · Score: 1, Troll

    Yep, the people who make MMORPGs for a living have no idea about online economies.. but you, random dude on Slashdot, has all the answers. Why do we even bother studying anything? All the answers are on Slashdot!

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  3. Ban Asia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    the only way to get rid of farmers is to IP ban all of Asia

  4. Re:Even Playing Field by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Oh, good, another one of Squenix's legions of foolish fans.

    Hey, moron, Blizzard actually banned a round of gold sellers before that. This is ANOTHER round.

    Idiot.