RaF and Extra Experience Problems

[Diwa]

From Refer A Fried FAQ

http://us.blizzard.com/support/artic...rticleId=25716

Do our characters (my character and my recruit's character) have to be same level in order to receive triple experience?

No, but you must be within 4 levels of one another and meeting all other triple experiences requisites in order for both characters to receive triple experience. If this level requirement is not met, only the lower level character will receive the bonus.

For example: Should your character be 5 levels higher than your recruit, only your recruit's character will be eligible for triple experience (provided that all other requirements are met, as well).
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[cykotix]

From Refer A Fried FAQ

http://us.blizzard.com/support/artic...rticleId=25716

Do our characters (my character and my recruit’s character) have to be same level in order to receive triple experience?

No, but the linked characters must be within 4 levels of one another in order for both to receive triple experience. If this level requirement is not met, only the lower level character will receive the bonus.

For example: Should a veteran character be 5 levels higher than a recruit, only the recruit’s character will be eligible for triple experience.

All standard restrictions and requisites will continue to apply.

This is the part that confuses me. I realize that the level 16 won't get the 3x bonus due to the level differences but wouldn't the above mean just the new character would receive the 3x bonus?