I guess the next few months will shake all this out. I am sure some law suits will be filed but that takes forever.
You are correct of course at this time going straight to the cruise lines is the most expensive way to buy a cruise. If all the pricing was the same direct sales from cruise lines would increase. However, I also know the Big Agencies are screaming about the .coms discounting.
I am sure that RSSC and others wont do anything until all this comes to light and the dust settles. For all I know RSSC may never have any attention of following suit anyway. The luxury lines are in a whole different place.
Personally I hope nothing changes with RSSC I like it just the way it is right now.