Enmity

[Dale]

You're right, it's not limited to PLD. But I don't see people clamoring to get BSTs, PUPs, or SMNs in their linkshells in the overworld either. It applies both inside and out. If anything, Abyssea promotes a greater job diversity by requiring at least 6 unique jobs to full proc any single NM (MNK/WAR, NIN/WAR, WAR, WHM, BLU/NIN, BLM/BRD). Outside, you could just have a BRD/BLM, WHM/SCH, and any two DDs and you'll be set.

Well I've had quite a few linkshells trying to snag me to use retribution for them on abyssea NMs.

I understand your point though - but that could be primarily due to the fact BST, PUPS, and SMNs are just more rare on your server, so there is more of a demand for them. I think SE's intent was to give jobs with a less dominant role more of a purpose in abyssea.

Far as being on the outside - who cares if an ignorant exp party snubs you. Paladin is a beast solo, can chain incredibly tough monsters for all the exp you could ever want. So it's their loss really. Just solo your exp or party with friends. There is no need to deal with cocky DDs who think they are awesome tanks because they have both a bard and white mage supporting their butts.