I can't believe I finally made it to a thread before it got closed. I've noticed in the past few days, threads getting closed quite rapidly. How long do you all think before this one gets closed?

I agree with OP, it's disheartening when you finally get the hang of things, develop friendships, and then realize you will have a very hard time progressing. I mostly hang around these days because I like the people in my alliance. If most of them left, I would too.

Krogoth--You are quite brave because most people who speak such things have a line through their name!