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I always assume that whoever has invited me has looked at what level / AT I am and has determined that I would benifit XP wise from being in the team and my AT would be of use to the team. If they have messed up and I'm too high then I'll have words with them about it to make sure they don't make the mistake again.
If you don't like blinds, then just set your status to 'Not accepting invites'.
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Not liking Blinds != not liking invites. If you set to "Not accepting" you get rid of all invites, not just the blind ones
From my experience if you get a blind and accept chances are its more likely to be a crappy team. Not always but it seems to be more likely.
I much prefer it too as generally in a Tell they might let you know if they are farming or not (farming the one mission over and over bores me to tears).
Well as many people have pointed out the invite feature itself isn't the problem. It's actually very much like alcohol (in a way... 
), the problem isn't the thing itself, it's the people who won't use it in a correct way.
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ithink I fallin between the two camps a bit here. Perhaps as I'm fairly recently back to the game I haven't built up my annoyance to the blind invites so much yet. I only find it exasperating when people continue to hound you with either invites OR tells and there's always the ignore list for them.
I will readily accept blinds if I am up for teaming but how much I am commited to them depends on the manner of invite. If someone has politely asked if I would care to join them then I will do my utmost to be a dependable team member and contribute as much as I can for as long as I can. I will also inform them if I am only around for a mission or so before accepting the invite. If on the other hand I receive a blind invite then I will quite happily quit the team the minute I realise that something about it doesn't suit me.
So for me it's fine to blind but don't expect the same commitment from those you hook up with.
I agree with blinds, kind of!
If your like me and aren't in an sg or a even a team that meets once or twice a week and you find yourself running around doing pointless errands, its good to have a blind invite.
Mind you having more than one from the same person after you've told them your not interested is very inconsiderate, i've met a few global friends with blind invites and i still do meet loads of new people.
I don't personally invite people without making them aware, i like to try and ask, but sometimes if i'm trying to fill spaces I may send one or two if they are looking. I agree with Sweetchilli when he/she said that if your not looking click on the option for not looking, that seems pretty obvious to me 
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No, I won't because then no one can invite me. And I want to be invited, just in a polite way.
And I have the text "No blind invites!" as search comment for over 2 1/2 years now and it get's ignored every day! I think this is rude! What else could it be?
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No, I won't because then no one can invite me. And I want to be invited, just in a polite way.
And I have the text "No blind invites!" as search comment for over 2 1/2 years now and it get's ignored every day! I think this is rude! What else could it be?
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You put it on that setting, then when you get a tell asking you if you wish to join, then you change it.
I personally always like to team unless I am doing something very specific like going for an accolade or fiddling about with my costume. I never use that setting myself, just because I don't mind blinds and I have no problem with clicking no. If I get the same person asking me within 5 minutes then I will send them a tell and ask them [censored] they are being a dumb mook for.
This servers 2 purposes.
1) I like getting angry with people. Great stress relief. Sweet Chilli loves a war!
2. Teaches them a lesson. I do this through the goodness of my own heart though. Kind of a 'tough love' thing.
@Sweet Chilli
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You put it on that setting, then when you get a tell asking you if you wish to join, then you change it.
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Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either. -Einstein
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You (blind inviters) can see that there is an overwhelming amount of people who consider unpersonal invites rude. I don't care if you understand why. Please respect it and don't do it! Ask first! It doesn't take long and it's a nice social experience!
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Did you read my second post, SweetChilli?
It's obvious that we disagree on this matter, but I want to know if you understand my position.
Sadly DoctorBob, I really don't think she cares.
Anyone who actually likes getting angry and being abusive, isn't usually someone who empathises very well.
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No, I won't because then no one can invite me. And I want to be invited, just in a polite way.
And I have the text "No blind invites!" as search comment for over 2 1/2 years now and it get's ignored every day! I think this is rude! What else could it be?
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You put it on that setting, then when you get a tell asking you if you wish to join, then you change it.
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So you set it to "Not looking for invites" and then wait for the tells asking you do you want to team?
That's rather odd logic.
Yes, I do understand your position. Maybe a 'No blind invite but still looking for a team' option would help people in your position. Where people cannot send you an invite but are aware that you are looking for a team and will appear on the looking for team option.
As I say - the blind invite usually works great for me as its usually for someone around my level and maybe only doesn't work around 1% of the time. Maybe I am just lucky though.
Now, now Eddy. Lets not get personal. Don't flare up the war in here please as you will not like the results. I'm just glad you used the word 'usually'. Usually people who make blanket statements are total mooks. (yes - I know, I know - don't point out the obvious please. That would be like shouting out the sub £1,000 answers on WWTBAM).
@Sweet Chilli
Right here i go again trying to adopt a non flaming policy on this but knowing me some biased comment will effect some ppl so here i start
Blinds are okies there is nothing wrong with them, but blind fill request really nark me off. If u need a fill request it.
I do prefer it if ppl do send a tell but in the long run it doesnt really bother me if they dont.
Some of the best XP teams ive been on have been where ive been blinded. And the best ever team ive been on is when i blinded 7 others to do a sewer run from atlas to kings whihc we made in 45 mins going from lvl range 1-5 to 8-10. fantastic teaming and after midnight as well.
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granted i dont blind nemore, i always ask as it is polite to ask. and RESPECT other ppls wishs.
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Most of the time I don't mind how i get invited to a team. If its blind i click yes/no and be done with it. If they contact me first i always respond in kind.
I DO get anoyed when I invite people politely (i never do blinds myself) that i dont get an answer back. I even go so far for thanking them for their reply. Not anwering is to me very very rude.
They could be afk, in Icon, base making and so unpopular that they never need to worry about people asking usually. Give it time, maybe, most people may think about getting fully acquainted with the new global hide options.
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Yes, I think blinds are kinda rude, at least its far more polite to ask first.
I think blinds are ok in one situation though, in Rikti invasions. In those it doesnt matter what lvl u are, and in the heat of the battle it might be difficult to type a polite tell.
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I'm not sure why people get so hung up over blind invites.
Personally, I accept them if I am not teamed and not logging soon, or not solo for any specific reason. If the team then turns out to be doing stuff that I don't want to do, or poorly run, I leave.
I never offer blind invites, but that's because when inviting someone I like to throw them a bit of spiel to try to get them to join the team and make sure it won't be a waste of time (for us and them). But I don't actually mind receiving them. Sure ... it's a bit lazy and maybe a little rude, but it's so trivial that I think people who have a strong reaction to getting them should try to relax a little. Live and let live, don't try to impose your standards on others (yeah corny, but it is kinda true for MMO situations). There's a lot of people in the game and there's bound to be a variety of ways people approach things.
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I think blinds are ok in one situation though, in Rikti invasions. In those it doesnt matter what lvl u are, and in the heat of the battle it might be difficult to type a polite tell.
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I find the broadcast channel handy here, just broadcast 'invasion team forming at xxxx, send tell for invite'.
Does the job.
I always assume that whoever has invited me has looked at what level / AT I am and has determined that I would benifit XP wise from being in the team and my AT would be of use to the team. If they have messed up and I'm too high then I'll have words with them about it to make sure they don't make the mistake again.
If you don't like blinds, then just set your status to 'Not accepting invites'.
@Sweet Chilli