Quote Originally Posted by Berengaria View Post
This is correct and would be considered a legitimate clear as long as they were in the FC at the time - based on progression standards since the beginning of the game and most any mmo you can find. The difference is that they would actually have to take the steps to leave their current FC and join another for the credit, instead of literally doing nothing and just being in the Linkshell. It's about commitment.
this is literally the exact same circumstance you are suggesting would or "does" happen with a LS