Folks, play nice.
Nits are looking for armchair generals if you can fill the void.
It's kind of like Republicans and Democrats...they all say they're the best and the others are demonspawn but the truth is your world is pretty messed up no matter which side you pick.
Just go with the lowest numbers side..be a gun for hire .... this way you never have to worry about ENY...get to fly cheap perk rides ....and fly with not against more of the community....
Don't limit yourself to one side right away. Fly all sides and meet lots of nice guys and gals. After a while, you may find one side more to your liking either because of the players or their playstyle.