I have nothing bad whatsoever to say about dial a port. They have been very helpful to me even as a noob with little to no plats, declining what meager tips i offered them. A wizard even came and rescued my baby barb shaman after she got dragged to kunark and stranded there with nothing but one plat and an iksar targ shield to her name.
Another time, a friendly Dial a port wizard came and helped safely escort a level 4 erudite i was helping with a CR in the gorge get safely to freeport free of charge. Now that i am in mid levels, i am tipping appropriate to my level and funds (or trying to) and consider ports a luxury and a convenience. Yes, they are expensive, but my time is valuable and so is the person's who is porting me.
I usually travel by foot and use boats and only request ports when its important that i get to a location quickly. I think if more ppl used common sense and didnt feel entitled to free ports anytime they please, just b/c because they are noobs, alts or otherwise, there would be less issue. I for one would be very bummed as a melee if DAP did not exist or went on strike. Please do not do that. And i do plan on tipping more, as i acquiremore plats in gratitide for the help that was freely given to me when i had little to no plats.
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