It is absurd to compare prohibition to autoing in an mmorpg. it is also absurd to suggest allowing players to buy gold. If that ever happens this game will die, die, die, dead for sure. I respect Jagex for having the integrity unlike other game not to allow players to by gold in the real world. AND FOR A FACT, IF YOU BUY GOLD TO PLAY - YOU SUCK - AND YOU KNOW IT. Granted, if Jagex cannot do something to stop autoers then this game will be ruined and it would be only a matter of time. It is Jagex' responsibility to take of this issue and I feel they have been on top of things since the start so I feel confident Jagex will take the steps needed to eliminate autoers as soon as they are able. Gold is needed to play most any game, however, in Runescape you have the ability to level all skills enough to forage all you pretty much need to obtain most items and materials. and if you want something spendy, and thank god the expensive items are not easily obtained, it takes some handy work to save up. All you have to do is focuss and save. it might take awhile but eventually you can buy whatever you want. if you want to spend spend, spend...then it takes longer to save -- omg, why does no one understand this? prayer pots have stayed the same and always risen in price because they are a staple in a large part of this game. I dont see herblaw skill capes lowering the prices there. it is also hard to believe with all the randoms, logging out, banking etc that autoers are even able to exist -- although i dont know much about hacking etc, but it just seems amazing with all the implemented deterrants Jagex uses that it still goes on.