On a more serious note, all the stuff outlined in the first post, although I've never seen evidence of it myself, massively sucks. That is why I personally only really play in smaller factions (junkers and baf being grandfathered exceptions, and I try and stay out of the stick-waving in those). Being in the smaller factions is a lot like being an indie, but without the stigma. You actually tend to get looked on positively/sympathetically for playing your little ignored faction. People don't monitor every move you make, people don't mess with you purely for being an indie or being in some dramafaction, you can just go on and do your thing. Plus you also get to know everyone in the faction personally, which improves my enjoyment a lot. Both IC and OOC, that is. BAFs and .:j:.s log on and I have no idea who they are, but if I'm on my VF or or something, I know exactly who the guy is, how old he is, his life story, and what he's been up to recently. I also know who's behind the wheel.
