I would like to add to this. As a longtime official server enjoyer, my favorite past time is to build bases. Particularly deep in the forest. The one thing I feel would add to the challenge for base raiders, would be if there is a mechanism in place that removes the ability to tear down a watchtower wall or fence. The two solutions I came up with was one:

In T180191#2588178, @Jordi435 wrote:

This is as intended, see the DayZ 1.24 changelogs:

It was possible to push a car while a gear was clutched

It's completely logical. Try to push a car while it's in gear IRL -> you can't. You also shouldn't be able to do this in game so it's fine like it is now.

I have been able to connect to an Official server via the launcher. Can mark as closed.

Work around:
Using Wndows File Explorer. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DayZ
Right click on the program DayZ_BE and "Run as Administrator" (or just run program)
Game Launches.
Select your server.
Enjoy.

This extends to items dropped.

Can confirm.