yea. lol. I've given so many starter packs out. then go past someone's base who has claimed everyone's starter packs. now I make people level upto 30 and raise there own starter pack! supplied by the community. this also thins out the real players who will stay!
I don't offer starters cause my in my own opinion is if u want free stuff either u hit drops or do the Saturday events. I already have an upgraded drop system that drops off kibble and better gear.
That's how human beings work... if you don't have to work for it, you won't appreciate it as much. Go ask anyone on skid row about the pride of being a homeowner.
They took the free crap, built a house, and then after actually playing decided they didn't like the settings. This is one of the reasons I dislike starters. Mainly it's because I play pvp.