I think everyone should be able to use barriers because if people that didn't have ranks couldn't use barriers wanted to use barriers, they wouldn't have to try and bargain with someone with a rank.
If you want barriers, I have a lot of them in a chest on the plot next to mine(I am added). Just give me your IGN and the Times you are on and I will be more than happy to give you some. (NOTE: Creative 1 Only) IGN: ElijahR2002 Times On: (WEEKDAYS) 4:30 PM- 5:15 PM; 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM; 8:30 PM- 10:30 PM; (SATURDAY) 7:00 PM- 1:00 AM; (SUNDAY) All Day until 11:00 PM(The only time I may not be on is if the NY Giants game is on TV).