[Debbie]

I'm reading posts which quite frankly have me concerned. People talk about purchasing gold from the gold farmers rather than earning items in game. An example is the wings discussion. Some people are suggesting quite logically, that it's cheaper to buy gold than to pay for the CE pack to gain the wings.

There was a time in game forums when people who posted suggesting anyone buy gold would have been shot down and reported by the community. But, now it seems normal, and part of regular conversation.

Is this the case? Is buying gold normal practice these days?

If so, then doesn't this ruin the game economy? It can't possibly have a positive impact on the game, I can only see it spoiling things. Also, I find it completely unfair and in a way "cheating".

In addition, does buying gold not encourage the 'botting' that everyone is so apposed to?

Sorry if this offends people, but I for one will be appealing to the gamers not to purchase gold. It will ruin our ingame economy. I can see the fun in it, truly I can. Having things before others, not having to hand over your hard earned kinah for stuff. But, isn't it also fun to earn it? Isn't it a great feeling when you have worked really hard, and long hours, to finally get your wonderful new wings, or whatever it is?

My appologies if I'm wrong here and gold buying has become normal. If so, then I guess we all need to stop complaining about gold farmers and botts, then should we?