Raiding is a decision you have to make. So plan on it if you intend to raid, otherwise don't.
If you're really upset about the raid competition here, my advice would be to start on red and apply to Nihilum as soon as you are able. There's an xp bonus to make things easier, and because of the smaller population on red it is much easier to get into Nihi than it is TMO or FE.
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