Like democracy EQ was doomed to failure
Said best here - yeah it requires analogy/metaphorical comparisons, but human nature is predictable:
"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations has been 200 years." This quote is attributed to Alexander Fraser Tytler. In 1814, John Adams said "Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide."
Alternatively, when tracking wild game, they will always take the easiest path with the least obstacles to their destination, so this trait isn't limited to humans.
A free emulater with hardline overseers is the only way original EQ will continue because of the two above truths. So to the developers...if you want EQ to continue, stay strong and DO NOT listen to your customer base - that would be the surest way to destroy your dream.
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