Oh, well, in that case... here's the story of what's going on in my head.

A long time ago, I was young and used to play Asheron's Call (AC). It made me think that MMO's were the next big thing, virtual worlds where people could cast aside their real life differences and work towards common goals, maybe even for the betterment of mankind if the content was properly directed (read, government run MMO's, or in China's case, brain-washing grind fests for children). Now this was back in the 90's, when there were a lot less teenagers and trolls on the internet. That's not to say they weren't numerous, it just wasn't an ocean of piss. Impromptu fellowships (PUGs) in early AC were generally quite good. People were courteous and honest. Theft was low despite a lack of secure trading. There was even a distinct absence of elitism. But all of that came to pass as the internet grew increasingly mainstream, and the relentless pettiness began to pervade everything. I came to realize nothing technology has to offer (within acceptable ethics) can change mankind's evolutionary legacy, and the thought depresses me.

That's the main reason I avoid raids, PUGs, and running guilds. Every time I see the factionalism, drama, and loot whoring, it still leaves a bitter taste, which incidentally makes any game quite unenjoyable. While it's possible to assemble a group of great players who are also great people to play with, the failure of humanity is inevitable.