FFXIV had a great run. I don't think every mmo needs to be elite status.

I like DCUO, and that mmo is at the bottom of the barrel; like D, C-list (See what I did there? Yeah that wasn't funny.......)

Most of the mmo I play are FAR lower tier than XIV, which is actually higher tier. XIV is a successful sub based mmo; there are not many of those. Let alone, one that has been running for over a decade with millions of players.

I also agree with those saying your reputation should follow you. Thus, people may not want to play with a elitist, douche, jerk, etc. I am The Monsuta Man on WoW, XI, Kritika, DCUO, ESO, Fallout, Skyrim.......I aint hiding.......This is pretty much the character I create in every game, or mmo.
(The real reason.......... I am too lazy to think up names and new ideas. So, I create the same elf, same name, same tuxedo/suit in every game. But lets just act like I am some valiant guy? Cool....)