Gameblog Aeropause reports (along with everyone else) that Blizzard has banned 30,000 accounts during May alone for the heinous crime of goldfarming:

In keeping with Blizzard's aggressive stance against cheating in World of Warcraft, we banned over 30,000 accounts in the month of May, and with that removed well over 30 million gold from the economy across all realms. The banned accounts were taking part in activities that violate the game's Terms of Use, including using third-party programs to farm gold and items, which severely impacts the economy of a realm and the overall game enjoyment for all players.

The response on the forums has been largely positive, with the occasional point brought up that 30k really isn't that much. "Time will tell, however, whether this is just Blizzard throwing a bone to all of those who have complained about gold farming," says Aeropause.

I was raised on a goldfarm, as detailed in my self-help book, the Silence of the Murlocs. I'll be doing readings and signings at a Barnes & Noble near you! Eliza gauger

Blizzard Bans 30,000 Gold Farmers [Aeropause]

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