[Definition of absentee play]

Absentee play means that the player leaves the controller unattended for a long period of time while the character is doing something. The player needs to be able to react to anything that happens to the character during the game. If characters can be made to do things like mine or fish while the player is away, the game will be thrown out of balance. Players who engage in absentee play will be reprimanded by the GMs. If you leave your game for any period of time, be sure to turn off any macros you have running. Please note that macros provided with FINAL FANTASY XI, such as AutoRun and /follow are NOT considered absentee play. 

[What to do if you believe someone is engaging in absentee play]

You can contact the SQUARE ENIX Support Center by selecting "Additional Assistance" button located at the bottom of this Knowledge Base article. Also, you may report the player to the Special Task Force through the SQUARE ENIX Support Center by going to the FINAL FANTASY XI title page, select "Contact Us," then select "Report to Special Task Force."