Why do they even bother to post they have Banned RMT's. They just wait a couple of weeks and give their accounts back anyway. Sometimes they take their gil, but that just makes them camp harder and longer. If they really wanted to do damage, when they knuckle under and give their accounts back(the RMT's call and demand it), they should strip them of all levels, and gear and crafting skill before they give it back.
I have no real answers on this one except to say, if you only go after/ban certain gil sellers, you are giving permission for the rest of them to exist.
RMT Countermeasures
Recently, a number of accounts which were confirmed to have violated the the user agreement by using unauthorized third-party software tools were discovered and have been permanently suspended.
Since the middle of May, 2006, the development team and the GMs carried out a detailed investigation of this problem, and discovered the existence of a group using illicit methods to produce large amounts of gil that are later sold in the real world (Real Money Trading). We would like to take this opportunity to outline the measures that have been taken to correct this issue.
Based on the results of this investigation, more than 250 accounts among those found to be involved in large-scale RMT operations have been terminated. We will continue to monitor accounts suspected of dealing in gil created or obtained in an unfair manner. Thanks to these measures, more than 250 billion gil has been removed from circulation.
As has been previously stated, acts of RMT will not be tolerated in FINAL FANTASY XI, and any violations of the user agreement will be dealt with severely. We would like to assure our players that all efforts are being made to ensure a fair playing experience.
We hope to have your continuing understanding and cooperation in creating a Vana'diel that everyone can enjoy.
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