Sad part is FUN doesn't want this happening more than us leasers do. I do not get why GREE can't figure out that people do not want to play a game that they can not keep up in. Sorry to get in politics and Econ here, but in the USA we know a monopoly is not good for anyone, so we break them up. FUN needs to be broken up for the game to continue, or it will be the death of the game (once again this not FUN's fault, but GREE's design, and greed). Breaking up monopolies cause people to try to compete again, and makes more money for GREE. Right now the way it stands if FUN quits the game ends because GREE has not invested in everyone else.
I have been in a Top3 guild, and I am still no where near them (sadly about 1/2 in stats to them), part of the bonus program, etc... and still lose ground every day...how does anyone play with satisfaction? What GREE doesn't understand is that those of us still playing only do so for the social side that WE have created not them... The question is how long are we going to keep "paying/buying" or friends before we quit.
GREE we have been trying to explain to you this for a long time now. We hoped you would listen and wake up, but you just keep going in the wrong direction... Crap after writing this even I am starting to think I should quit if I have a brain in my head.... Wow GREE you really do suck!!