Grouping with others is just like RL relationships, sometimes people want different things and there's nothing wrong with either side of the argument. I tend to value the time online towards efficiency because my playtime has been drastically reduced due to work. That means I'll either look for a solid duo/trio partners to grind because it's simply mathematically faster (unless it's a gimmick group like chardok aoe). It's difficult for me to identify with people that are re-living the nostalgia of playing EQ again casually.
I have nothing against the newer folks since we all started the game somewhere but you can tell within 10 min if the other person actually cares about how they play. Bad pulling, ninja afk, not knowing how aggro works, piss poor situation awareness, general common sense.. I've seen it all grinding in the lower lvls on my alts. That said I've yet to /q out of a group because of X hybrid class / Y terrible players. The hybrid penalty can hurt but not as much as the other stuff I mentioned above.
Class synergy > hybrid penalty and Players who give a shit* > Players who "LOL we wiped". At least from those that want to grind the least time possible. If you have a bad experience grouping with someone, try to give a few pointers. If they get defensive and clam up just put them on your don't group list and move on.
PS: As for the OP: The best excuse I ever saw was actually a guildy grouped in vent. "OMG I THINK THE COPS ARE HERE FOR MY DRUGS" Followed by "POLICE" in the background and him going on an extended afk while in vent. Though I guess that wouldn't be an excuse
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