What I do not understand is why machanics need to be created or scrapped every time someone has a differing opinion...I believe it was Warrio that put it in economic terms essentially saying wise up and fight to win. Though I love my clans to death and would march to death with them it was our original rigididy that took victory from us a Tukayyid, had we fought with newer more adaptive tactics we would have won. Can not the same be said of those who think pooling cbills is an exploit, rather than demand what "should be" why not deal with "what is," the universe is run by positive statements, the normative ones change as much as the directions of the wind.
Warrio also stated that it would be wise to create your own clan/unit...PLEASE DO!!! More units=more organized play=more fun that you are currently missing out on...hell even if you do not want to participate in organized matches just having some mates makes the game way more fun.
In regards to using Vent...yup we are all always on vent, either yelling at the guys on the other team or yes, God forbid, organizing who gets how much money...normally it is something like, hey I want a Shadowcat B, anyone got 20K? And someone will respond, yea I am going BA. Which leads me to another point, yes BA can fight and die quickly, but the way you have said that makes it sound liek they want to die so they can just be a bank, do not insult everyone who likes to run as BA, many are quite deadly and last longer than any mechwarrior I have seen on the field. It just so happens that most mech based weapons kill them in one hit.