I'd say quiet public channels are a bonus - I always turn that crap off when possible. They're usually just outlets for trolls and idiots to promote whatever agenda they happen to be on. Having intelligent discussions on public channels? ..Yeah, it's been a while I saw one..

When I join open group I usually start an conversation - and most people actually join in, which is great! That works for me if I'm feeling lonely.

I do have a problem though (that others here have already mentioned) - I play very casual hours (and often off-peak hours) and getting left behind by the servers main leveling majority means most PQ's are no-go (my server is also only Medium populated) for me, unless they can be completed by a group of two (haven't found too many of them yet).

Yes, I can grind influence enough to get the points to buy the epic rewards, but the loot bags are where the good stuff is. Would be nice to get one :-)

That's pretty much my only "complaint" so far..