well, Orin, before linking to lose or not, Jimmy and I basically don't enjoy flying fighter. I know its somewhat silly for a game made for fighters, but once I've known the comfort of relative safety in a capship, I just hate leaving it.
Also, it might be a very bad attitude I have, but I don't like losing. That's part of me. Reason why I disconnect right afterward I die usually. Otherwise I know I wont act rational.
However, base defence gaining a boost in their weaponnery is encouraging to me. I think it could solve some problem. If you dont feel like fighting, you may always take cover under these.
edit: as to jpo, I seriously dont know how you manage to be so furious. I've been there and never had such trouble with the LN for instance. I even ocasionally ordered some of them around when no one ranked superior to myself. never had problem.