money hungry

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by Gumbo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I've had ports from three different DAP members and it seemed that all they cared about was just getting paid, almost like a whore.

Each port, I paid 30p and even before the trade was over, we were already porting to my destination. As soon as we zoned in, it was not even mere seconds later that they were kicking me out of the group and zoning out. They didn't say a word the whole time and not that I cared but not even an offer of a SOW or any other buffs.

I'm sure they are nice people but it feels like they don't care or give a damn about who they port but as long as they get paid. Hell, at least lie to me and say thanks...

That sounds harsh, and sure some acknowledgement of you as a person would be nice.

However, From the DaP porter's perspective they often have multiple people waiting for them at assorted places waiting to be taken to assorted places.

They also may have ongoing tells with people asking questions or asking for a port.

Sometimes they simply don't have a lot of leisure time to make the customer feel appreciated, and I would guess they are simply trying to focus on their jobs.

I do think no matter how busy a porter is, they should make an effort to at least show some appreciation for their tip.

I also realize they have more going on than just my personal port, so try not to take it personal if they seem a bit cold or unfriendly.

[Jontheripper]

Originally Posted by Gumbo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I've had ports from three different DAP members and it seemed that all they cared about was just getting paid, almost like a whore.

Each port, I paid 30p and even before the trade was over, we were already porting to my destination. As soon as we zoned in, it was not even mere seconds later that they were kicking me out of the group and zoning out. They didn't say a word the whole time and not that I cared but not even an offer of a SOW or any other buffs.

I'm sure they are nice people but it feels like they don't care or give a damn about who they port but as long as they get paid. Hell, at least lie to me and say thanks...

When i port i try get people ported to their destination asap because lots of times they are late for a raid of have a group waiting on them. That being said you should get a sow without even having to ask.

Also i always /make the portee the leader and disband so im not kicking a guy that just gave me money.

[nostalgiaquest]

^^
I think you ask for too much. You got ported to where you wanted to go. Unless the guy was a dick to you personally, then don't take it personally. No need to inject your feelings into it.

A lot of these folks spend hours porting random people to random places. For prophit, not out of the goodness of their hearts. A lot of times they have people queued up waiting for ports after you. It becomes mechanic. And the faster they get to your next port, the more ports they can do. So that extra few seconds high fiving and whatnot decrease efficiency. Less efficiency = less profit. Just like in the real world.

Ask yourself - if you spent hours porting random people around for money, would you give a damn about who you ported, or just getting paid?

[Gumbo]

Originally Posted by nostalgiaquest [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

A lot of these folks spend hours porting random people to random places. For prophit, not out of the goodness of their hearts. A lot of times they have people queued up waiting for ports after you. It becomes mechanic. And the faster they get to your next port, the more ports they can do. So that extra few seconds high fiving and whatnot decrease efficiency. Less efficiency = less profit. Just like in the real world.

Originally Posted by Lhancelot [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

However, From the DaP porter's perspective they often have multiple people waiting for them at assorted places waiting to be taken to assorted places. They also may have ongoing tells with people asking questions or asking for a port.

Maybe I'm on at the wrong times but there has been many times I'll be sitting in the tunnel or sitting at the WC Druid rings and I'll see at least 2-3 DAP members sitting around, waiting for customers. The whole time they are using /ooc to promote they are porting.

I don't believe EQ is that busy that there are people sitting around, waiting for DAP members to pick them up and DAP is using the excuse that the day is so busy and everyone wants a port.

DAP can run their "business" however they want to run it but I'm just saying that out of the three times I have used their "service." I never received the courtesy of being a treated as a paying "customer."

[RDawg816]

Overall I've had good experiences with DaP. Only once, that I recall, did I have an issue. It was long ago and I've forgotten who it was. I was still new and asked for a port from EC to Toxx. He replied "30pp". I had just didn't almost all my money on a new sword and only had about 10-20pp left. I then sent a tell to a random wizard in zone and he ported me for free.

[RDawg816]

Originally Posted by RDawg816 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I had just spent almost all my money.

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by Gumbo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Maybe I'm on at the wrong times but there has been many times I'll be sitting in the tunnel or sitting at the WC Druid rings and I'll see at least 2-3 DAP members sitting around, waiting for customers. The whole time they are using /ooc to promote they are porting.

I don't believe EQ is that busy that there are people sitting around, waiting for DAP members to pick them up and DAP is using the excuse that the day is so busy and everyone wants a port.

DAP can run their "business" however they want to run it but I'm just saying that out of the three times I have used their "service." I never received the courtesy of being a treated as a paying "customer."

Short story;

They are basically contract workers of Norrath. If you find their "service" so deplorable just avoid using them?

Long story;

With that being said, they are indeed so busy at times where they have to put /anon up to stop the tells from coming in otherwise they start to lose track of who is wanting what.

Sure, there are times when you might see 5-10 DaP on at one time, then there are other moments when you do "/who all dial" and there is literally 1 or 2 people on, and sometimes even none.

I honestly believe the number of satisfied customers outweigh the number of unhappy people who feel they are not being given their proper due service by a porting druid/wizard of DaP.

I think it's funny people cry about not being treated like the king and queens they feel they are by DaP players.

Give your tip, get your port, and get the hell out of the group so the DaP porter can help others who need ports just like you do. Or, get booted out of the group, that works too.

[thufir]

fwiw, I haven't seen many dialers online these days and am quite sad about it. I rather liked the part where I paid money for services rendered. hopefully this backlash doesn't kill this particular service.

[A1rh3ad]

At like lv7 or so I saw someone spamming in EC. I was curious so I asked him how much to get to FoB because I wanted to see how it was on P99. He said it depends on how much I had. Having 12p I told him I was broke af so he said he would do it for free. He ported me and evac in the best way Ive ever imagined and he even gave me a little tour explaining where the KoS were. Before he left I gave him 5p for his effort.

[A1rh3ad]

He wasnt from Dial. I'm just sharing my pwrsonal experiences with the good side of the community I've grown accustomed to seeing.