I haven't asked for plat for ports since about level 30 when I was new to it, and have always gotten tips from anyone who wasn't on a CR haha. I also don't /ooc it so when somebody privately contacts me it they tend to be generous about it, or let me know that they're broke and hope that its ok. I don't find that asking for plat up front as a druid is in bad taste (for that matter if portings your plat business having a flat rate might be easier and provide better grounds for communication) but more often than not like I said people have been courteous with me, even well mannered. With the amount of druids on the server at least at peak hours there will always be competition for the business
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] frankly I'm happy whenever a druid picks up where I don't in ooc but if someone sends me a tell and I'm not grouped or leveling I'll usually do the work for whatever they wanna donate.
Its a matter of preference really, for those droods who are on their first toon or need the plat for spells etc. that donation is a big deal until you're geared and banked a little.