Ah this thread is a perfect example of the amusing nonsense in general discussion that keeps me coming back for more laughs. I haven't been able to find another source of intellectual debate of this level since GW Bush was the president in the states.

Of course.....buying and trashing PLEX = win for CCP on many levels.

PLEX becomes more scarce, which reduces outstanding liabilities for CCP.
(Each PLEX in player hands represents a promise to provide a service)
Theoretically each PLEX on the market represents a 1 month subscription that won't be paid in the future.
Erasing them (by any means, Aurum, face shaping, direct trashing, etc...) is beneficial, as it reduces hardware loads.

People who buy PLEX for ISK resale think they win, because OMG, 1 Billion ISK for a PLEX!
More cash flows into the coffers.

Because the hidden cost is that your ISK isn't worth nearly as much, as it is being rapidly devalued through this type of manipulation.

Sure, CCP stated that market value is determined by 'the players'. But if CCP creates an alt (or several) with hundreds of billions of ISK to hand out like Christmas candy - isn't that a 'player'? Who is to say otherwise? Sellers are hardly going to notice, and wouldn't be able to prove otherwise, without being labelled Mr. TinFoilHat.

You obviously didn't read my thread. Several times I stated that I am laughing at the situation.
IE: "This is what is happening, here is how its happening, I think its funny!"
Then I watch all the fanboys leap to defend CCP's 'honor'

"Tears" is more like "Wah, make PLEX cheaper, CCP!" And I never said any such thing. I don't really care what the prices are, except 'higher' is more entertaining because of all the drama.

I enjoy watching EVE players suffer, especially at the hands of the developers.
They've always been the best at it, after all.....