I was thinking that it might be beneficial to have a spectator mode that lets people outside the eight man raid group watch the group do its thing, provided that raid groups can opt out of it (or specify only certain individuals) and there is a limit on the number of people spectating.

It might be a useful feature given that some raiders might have people who are sick and cannot attend, but may want to watch. Others may join to learn how to beat the boss or play their role during the encounter. And yet others might offer to record the fight, thus freeing the current raid team from the burden of doing so itself.

What do you think?