I would bend over backwards and drop whatever i was doing, or change plans for the near future for my closest friends. The ones that i have forged a close friendship and do pretty much everything with. This list is small....maybe 4. Some dude shouting in Jeuno for something that is going to take a few hours of my time with the prospect of anything more than a meek "thanks" pretty slim isn't going to get my sympathy or help. If by chance i was in a zone and something isn't pulling me towards it (camping an nm/xp/time/etc) and it's something quick sure i'll lend a hand, but i'm not wasting a ridiculous amount of time for someone who's probably just going to forget me, or try to make me their bitch. Vold's and Ravenmore's posts hit the nail on the head.

Now with the forum, it seems only the General Discussion section gets any views or serious discussion. Everywhere else is pretty dead.