I've been playin since release (2.0) but I only have about 1400 comms despite bein a healer main. Why? Up until a couple years ago I ran mostly preformed for everything outside of Alliance raids. Once I pulled out of the more active player base to a more casual scene by leaving the FC we ran for so long etc etc I started accumulating comms at a quick rate, not just as Healer but as DPS as well. Generally I'm chatty in instances and try if not to be outright helpful, at least encouraging, andI always admit, and apologize when I mess up. I don't think that's necessarily why I get comms, but I'm sure it helps. I am still a mentor due to qualifyin fer the hammer, but I don't care whether I am or not. I just renewed because it told me I needed to? Personally I think the Mentor system is broken, it was never good. I think the requirements should be more specific, maybe there should be role type mentors idk. I think comms are a terrible measure of quality as most people have noted because we all comm for different, not necessarily gameplay related reasons. My reason for commendation is generally going to be for outstandin gameplay, helpfulness, and/or good attitude in the face of adversity (or repeated wipes). In this I feel I'm the minority though