Our linkshell recently picked up a new member- he was a level 8 RDM with no sub when he joined. The first thing he did was ask for a PL. Everyone in the link told him, in multiple different ways, that we only PL people with established characters, and even then only if the PLer is REALLY bored. We told him he was better off hitting EP-DC mobs and farming his way up to 10-12, where he could then get an xp party.
Next day, he comes onto the link- he's still a level 8 RDM, and he's asking for a PL AGAIN. Again we tell him no.
Day 3, he comes on, and asks for a PL. I tell him flat out- we're not giving you a PL, and the next time you ask, you're out of the link. He hasn't asked since, heh.
Now admittedly, I've talked with this guy a few times- turns out he's a 13 year old kid. PL seems to be more common the younger the age of the player is- not saying that all young players are lazy schmucks, just that it's more likely. Think about it- they're still out of touch with how the real world works, they've had all their food, shelter, clothing and entertainment provided by their parents for free. Is it any surprise that they come into a game, and are unwilling to "work" for their stuff? They've never had to work IRL, why should they in a game? It's the people who know that not everything comes handed to you just for the asking who are willing to put up with some of the more repetitive aspects of the game to get to the fun stuff.
