Nice post Ellyidol. Also, while many good groups are well established friends or guild runs, good manners goes a long way. Extending a simple "Hi. Mind if I join?" helps to break the ice and may prevent a premature boot. And on the flip side, for those running in good groups, if your game is not locked, unless absolutely imperative, it doesn't hurt to ask the new guy to leave first. No one likes getting booted. It takes only a few seconds to type "Waiting for a friend, you mind giving up your spot?" Use a password if you don't want randoms.