While I have avoided posting here for many reasons, I think I'll add my opinion, since everyone else does, lol.
As far as you are in game, is your choice. You paid your dues to get the game, set it up, ect... You still pay your character, so it is all up to you.. Let no one dictate to you how you have to be.. Don't kiss ***, don't be afraid to speak your mind, but at the same time, at least have common respect for others...
As for Linkshells..
I was once co-leader of the largest summoner LS on Shiva; Avatar. I never asked for much when we did things. I did my fair share of 20/30+ campings for Yinyang Robe, countless avatar runs, 9 Carby Mitts in one day, ect. I quickly learned how much dedication it takes to co-lead, even LEAD, a LS. And from my past attitude of impatience, I changed much since then. Took me 10 straight campings to get my YY Robe, and then still attended much AFTER I got it..
But then things changed..
I was outcasted by the leader, who I also trusted as a good friend. I entrusted him with knowledge, and he entrusted me in the same sense. Someone came up with the idea of getting him a YY Robe and passing it on, and I enforced the idea.. After all I did, he said I was not his friend, nor trusted by him, because of others' actions.. And I was asked, no.. TOLD to leave the LS, and then invited back, then left again on my own accord.
So what did this all lead to? A greater understanding of the game.
I love helping people, and help even those outside of my social Linkshell, Fable Unity. I am not in end game, but thinking of doing it again someday, I mostly go to public Dynamis, or help Leaders that know me and need my help.
But while so many complain about never getting anything, let me tell you from experience.. Getting is not everything. What happens when there is nothing left to get, and you sit there, KNOWING you won't recieve anything.. Do you leave your LS?
Personally, I like to see others achieve more so than I like to see myself gain. You know you helped them get that summon, ring, or whatever it is they are getting, as a team.
Can someone solo Tiamat for those Gaiters? Nidhogg for that abj to complete your Koenig set? No, you can't..
So to those who complain and leave LS's because you achieve nothing, I pity you, I really do..
When you sign up for a LS, do some research on their forums. They list their system and all. LS without a website describing its endgame rules/regulations? Don't join, because they change on a whim.
UchihaClan, Soulfire, Wasp/Illuminatus all have my undying respect in their sense of fairness. They strive to make everyone happy, yet not everyone is, nor can you please them all.
AGM, good choice with UC, and I hope you enjoy your time there. ^^
And no, I'm not kissing ***, to all you flamers out there. I was in each of them, and never saw better LS's that try hard to please everyone.. I just lost sight of that while I was too busy trying to better myself.
*ends rant/emo session*
~Nieko
Edited for spelling. ^^;
Edited, Mon May 1 10:48:06 2006 by Nieko