Wanting an opinion about how to proceed and or handle this.

I guess the real question is what would a promotion offer you that you don't currently have in game? I'll admit my fc is small and I'm an officer but if I was a boot I'd love the fc just the same. If it gives you something like access to be in say a higher level play fc static then I can understand it offers something. The bottom line is if you don't like the people who you associate with in game then switch fcs. If you enjoy playing with the people in the fc maybe lay off the expectations a bit and it will come when it comes.

Depends if you in a set party with them and are you getting anything out of it, like what I mean being told to pass something for others then you move on without you getting anything only getting something sometimes.

Also because his friends get promoted might mean bad news for anyone not just you, meaning favoritism is gonna happen, trust me I was in a shell like that in FFXI was lied to and friends were put ahead and I showed up more than most of them and was skipped for loot even though I had more DKP and even screwed out of masamune when I was main samurai. I have a serious hard time trusting anyone now.

If you are raising your concerns and getting brushed off then that is an issue beyond simply what rank you have in the FC. With the new patch FC ownership will pass on automatically if the owner hasn't logged on in 35 days, but it sounds like it will just pass to the person you are having an issue with so things will probably only get worse.
There are 840 free companies registered on Famfrit so there is almost certainly one that you would get along better with. Famfrit FCs
If you see players being generally helpful while wandering around or strike up any good conversations, ask them about their FC. We've "stolen" a few people just by being nice and helpful.

again thanks for your help guys it has helped. I think I will leave and find somewhere else.

We are the Thirsty Turtles. All of our ranks are named after turtle species. I'm a Snapping Turtle cause I often have off cycle PMS. Our new members are called Mud Turtles. If you're in England, you're a Pond Turtle. We have a Bog Turtle cause he's constantly talking about is bowl movements...I could go on but my point is the ranking system doesn't really matter. Just do what makes you happy while you play the game. :D

Yea rank on its own doesn't seem to matter except for housing. However, if this involves raiding/looting/priority for statics/anything actually gameplay related this is unfortunately what happens when people get entrenched, especially in MMOs. Too much of that "I got mine, why should I help you (if I don't know you personally) get yours?"

But, it's kind of just innate with human nature, it's why corporate law has rules against self-dealing as an example (a Board of Directors has fiduciary duties to ALL shareholders and normally can't engage in self-dealing). The better FCs tend to have enough people that don't get entrenched into statics/close "core groups"/same group of people in power and don't have the mentality of "F you, I got mine, don't need you anymore."

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Originally Posted by Xusecer_Valtoren

Thanks for the advice so far guys it has been a help. :D

I have taken it up in private chat but I keep getting lame excuses like "I don't know you've died recently" or my favorite "You've been sooo good, but my friend just joined"

and I don't really care if any can see what FC im in b/c the actual leader had been MIA for a while now. So someone else has been taking over for him. The power I think has went to that person's head.

I think I'm gonna leave and find somewhere that will appreciate what I can offer and bring to the table while playing this game.

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As a FC leader my self let me say this.. fuck them .. come to my server and join us. We welcome helpful member there rare and hard to find. moonmystics.net

Being promote mean they recognize and appreciated your contribution which I believe what OP really seeking.

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Originally Posted by Xusecer_Valtoren

This is not the first time I've been passed over for a promotion as it has happened three times already.

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As someone who has experience leading a clan, this worries me.

Why have you been passed over for promotion?
Does the leadership just not see what you are doing? Are you playing with the FC enough? Are you as helpful as you say you are? Does the leadership just not like you? Have you said/done something that could tip the leadership off to you not being what they are looking for in an officer? Are you being acknowledged as a valued member of the FC at all?

Whenever my clan has an officer position opening up, we don't just award someone the position because he was promised it; we look for who is best at the job, officers recommend who they think is best and have a leadership vote to see who gets it. If any officers have an issue with someone being promoted, the issue is examined and weighed against their merits. People who do not "show" us that they are good officer material will not be promoted; whether its because they don't play with the larger clan a lot, they have an attitude we don't want in an officer, or another reason.

Not trying to flame but..
1.have you done anything to stand out to your leader?
2.do you help lower/newer characters with content?
3.are you a active endgame raider(coil extremes etc)?
4.do you offer advice/suggestions to help fc/new members grow?
5.are you a highly active member

If the answer to 4/5 of these questions is yes then you deserve a promotion
If the answer is no to more than 2 you may want to reconsider your attitude toward deserving a promotion

As I said not trying to flame just something to think about