Yeah, I've read that thread (even posted on it a few days ago backing you up after someone was rude to you...), but as I see it that turned into more of a discussion on how good a Priest in general was. I already use a Priest healer.

A quick wiki/google search will give anyone interested in playing Hunter a little more efficiently a few great Hunter shot rotation macros... the problem is that I don't feel they're really suited for boxing. The one I used as a solo BM hunter involved setting rotation macro to mousewheel and literally spamscrolling in combat... lol. Works amazing. I also am getting annoyed by the fact he requires minor positioning considerations. Obviously on big pulls/bosses etc everyone gets positioned, but on trash/questing... I typically just roll up and pewpew. With my hunter, 50% of the time he's in gay melee range.

Call it lazy or whatever, the fact is I am finding a 'groove' so to speak with all the other toons and I just don't think I want to be flexible for the Hunter's sake. In fact, he's only in the team because he was the best dps/suited for boosting char I had on this realm... and he sorta stuck with us. I'm 99% sure I'm dropping him regardless.

So, hopefully I can get some insight/advice from folks on:

The time vs effort vs the fact that my boosters would be only 62 to roll brand new?
Would brand new be best suited as 3rd Mage or new Warlock?
Should I stop looking any further and welcome this 42 Shadow Priest I have with open arms?