Why do people want solo play in an MMORPG?

[Nix]

The idea of something solo... is obviously just 1 person, content where you rely on nobody but yourself is easier than any content where you have to rely on 6 people, 6 people doing the right thing is always going to be harder than 1 person doing the right thing.

Not entirely true again - Solo you have no safety net, you cannot make any mistakes but if you make a mistake as a party, you have other people there to help pick up the pieces.

[Starlord]

Not entirely true again - Solo you have no safety net, you cannot make any mistakes but if you make a mistake as a party, you have other people there to help pick up the pieces.

This is what I love about parties the most. Defend..Heal..Attack..Buff, It adds to the Dynamic feel of battle something huge. I will agree on leveling up doesn't have to require a person to be in a party to progress. but things like Boss missions,Dungeons,FATE etc. All those things I feel should be grouped in some way shape or form. I mean you can "try to solo" what is meant for grouping, but some things should be grouped, depending on what it is your doing.

As long as there is a balance between solo content and party content, you won't hear a complaint out of me.