Recently returned but shame we have to play with…

Are you saying Gandalf the Grey was wrong to say "Fly you fools"?

If Gandalf had some of the players I've encountered recently in his raid party they'd never have got past the goblins let alone the Balrog.

OP here, I‘ve played in a few leagues for long periods, always at the highest level.
Recently returned and completed all 44 content at elite regularly.
The thing that really upset me was the comment during the alert that I should stick to RP or avoid elite play….
I used to play for fun but the regular reinforcement of this aggressive opinion ain’t that.

I’d invite the inevitable slating but as the community has already confirmed, it’s readily served.