The guild I'm in has made it well known that it is multiboxer friendly and because of that it seems we can't get new members to stay. I'm not sure why but I'm noticiing a pattern. Our charter clearly states there is a multiboxer within its ranks, but everytime I meet a new guildie in person, it's not too long after that they end up /gquit without so much a word.

It's funny, because in guild chat they seem to be having fun, getting along with everyone, cracking jokes, sharing stories, and just enjoying themselves. But then they'll need help and I'm normally the first one to come to somebody's rescue. I'll be damned that when I show up to meet our new guys face-to-face, they stand around gawking just like people do whenever they first encounter us.

It's not like we're meeting for the very first time. I make it a point to make a new guildie feel welcome because I remember what it was like whenever I joined a new guild.

Anyway, they'll take whatever help I give em. Maybe they'll throw in a thank you; maybe not. I'm cool either way with that. But usually within a few days they're gone.

As always I'm cordial. I don't make any rude or snide remarks or attempt to do anything which would cause them to leave. I don't want to upset anyone. No matter what, after meeting the multiboxer in person they leave.

I've stopped doing the RP thing between my crew because people have shown they kinda freak out about it. Even thou it's funny and sometimes interesting, AND can make folks laugh, (not to mention giving me the thrill of doing it), when they realize there is but one guy behind these 4 arguing/discussing/joke telling characters, people have a tendency to get really quiet afterwards. That kind of behavior on my part is not acceptable. We're trying to keep people; not force them away.

I hear you and feel for you Funkstar, but I'm afraid the others may be correct. Maybe it is time to create our own guilds and truly ride solo.

Keep us updated with your situation.