I'm sure you see the potential for exploitation.
Can you (or anyone) see a system that would be a compromise?
I think there could be valid compromises that would work to ensure the safety of the players while still providing the feedback that the game needs from World Builders who actually understand that the game is more than a canvas to build a pretty scenery in.
This is a dynamic game which is always changing. The changes need to be able to work seamlessly with the existing environment and systems.
The human factor is what takes these beautiful environments and concepts of systems and breaths life into them. They are the creators, but each of us and the way we interact plays just as important a role in what happens and how those environments and systems interact with each other. We seldom do what is expected from us and so there are often unexpected consequences from our interaction with systems that should theoretically worked one way, but now behave another.
Of course I understand the potential for exploitation. (crap i just accidentally added 'expliotation' to my dictionary :/ )
First I would like to say that the potential gain by exploitation by the developers is negligible in comparison to the bottom line of their finances.
Secondly it is my belief that it is not possible to provide a system to allow public use of Dev avatars to play the game without angering a number of vocal members of this forum regardless of how safe or 'legal' it was.
Even now when PPs aren't allowed to play they have decided to attack someone else with falsehoods or potential half truths. So if you mean compromise as something that would satisfy this forums vocal few, then no, I do not believe it is possible.
A start to a legitimate compromise working on reality though could be:
1. A set depo per time period. (this would teach them the same frustrations we have working with a limited budget, no loots, bad returns, etc...)
2. No Withdrawals. (they cant profit from the game)
3. A skill or profession cap. (maybe pro lvl 31, its plenty to max guns for most activities, but never enough to use old school weapons efficiently)
4. A toggle on their avatars which prevents discoveries. (all though this hasn't brought anyone ANY SIGNIFICANT monetary gain, it seems to be a part of what is upsetting people here)
The truth is that its all up to MA and maybe somewhat the PPs if they want to instigate change with them. We have no real influence on it.
gl and have fun,
narfi
ps. I just got 3 new blueprint discoveries.