This could be the case, however my time and experience here tends to favor the idea that for some reason people just like to play by themselves and have "quiet time" because of old age, and a lack of enthusiasm to work with people. For a lot of people this is their relaxing past time, and many probably don't want frustration or stress. Older folks get set in their ways and figure they have nothing in common with younger members and are not big on taking orders/suggestions in game or have their gaming experience dictated to them. Which is a shame, because that is supposed to be why your in a guild in the first place. Either people just ride the bandwagon for the goodies, or rather they want the OPTION of benefiting from the guild when it suits them. Opportunistic and Apathy are two words to describe such behavior.

I am Wrath, I am Steel, I am the Mercy of Angels.
mors est merces mea – death is my reward
morte in vitam non habet tenaci - Death has no grip on Life.
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