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We've had several reports that some people maybe selling EQ for $$ real. Besides it being distasteful, especially if the EQ was gained through murdering activities in the first place, there is the question of its legality under the copyright extended by Mr Jordan. Suffice it to say, this will not be tolerated, and should sufficient fingers point toward particular characters, then, presuming the 'benefit of the doubt', those people will be banned permanently and their characters confiscated. However, we may be more lenient if those people come forward themselves and 'fess up.
But, and if true, this is activity that we'd like to totally squash and stamp out the game, so anyone who has something to tell us about this should come forward, and either mail me, or the staff forum, with full details of whom they purchased EQ from and the date the transfer occurred.
... thanks for your cooperation.