The following is said:
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"He doesn't feels this gives users an advantage."
AKA: this is not considered a hack.
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"He feels what is most important is player skill."
AKA: Using a tool to judge a player's entire performance is something he doesn't agree with because skill >> numbers on a parser.
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"In terms of different tools that are being used, has come up, like hacking/bots that do menial tasks for you or generate gil for you. THOSE are definitely not good and we would have to go in and ban those people for abusing the system."
In other words, hacking and botting are not the same as using a parser.
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"People on the PC want to enjoy FF14 to the best of their ability...be careful and take responsibility about how you are using elements and tools. There are people who go around bragging about, "Hey I use this tool." That's what is going to get you noticed. Take responsibility and be very discreet about the tools you use."
In other words, do not insult another player about their DPS with numbers from your parser. Keep the fact that you use the tool to yourself. If you belittle another player, we will take action.
Finally,
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"We cannot endorse any tools: whether they are hacks or parsers."
This is obvious. They cannot endorse one tool they have not developed over other tools. If they were to endorse one, they would have to endorse them all. They do not have control over what these applications do for the most part and cannot monitor them to make sure there is no violation.
None of this is a surprise and has confirmed what we learned from the thread on the OF.
Overall, predlues = destroyed.
What a wonderful start to my day. :) TY for posting, Wint!
Edited, Feb 12th 2014 7:13am by HitomeOfBismarck