I can understand why some people do not like rotating squadrons that much. Especially if a large squadron rotates they are quite likely always flying for the largest country and leaving their earlier country in trouble. On the other hand that gives some variation and fresh changes to those who do not rotate... sometimes they are numerous and sometimes not.
Another thing is that when one flies for one country for a long time, they get some loyal friends and some "bitter enemies". Such may be quite ok if things stay the same, but when one finally changes country himself or those "enemies" join one's country, co-op may not ever happen in a good spirit.
My squadron decided to switch from Rooks to Knoghts recently. All my AH career I had flown for Rooks and had learned to be annoyed of certain Bishes and Knits.... LOL... now I am a Knight... At first I found it very weird to shoot down Rooks and tried to stay on the Bish front. It is hard to shoot down someone who has fought a lot on your wing earlier. I almost feel ashamed in such situation and a big <S!> is the least I can do. For some reason the Rook front just has been in need of defence lately and I have ended up fighting Rooks almost all the time. My respect is still high for them though just like my respect on Knight is growing... heh now I am only annoyed of the Bishes...
To summarize... I understand both views. Pilots or squadron who rotate constantly are easily viewed like mercenaries.... maybe respected for their skills but not trusted very much. It is their choise though and maybe they should also consider it from other's point of view and not get sensitive about it.
I am sad that I left my Rook friends, but if they now frown me I just gotta live with it
...and learn to find new wingmen in Knits. And I dont expect such to happen instantly.
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