Instance Etiquette

Okies i'm sure ya'll know how to instance. If not in short all instances groups need this combination:

1.) level appropriate (look up the instance at www.wowwiki.com)
2.) group make up: 1 specced tank, 1 healer, 3 dps (you can pick hybrids or off specs)
3.) establish loot rules before you start and master loot if needed. (need=upgrade, greed or DE the rest).
4.) observe good etiquette (respect others and zero tolerance for noobs, jerks/bullies)
5.) enforce the rules.

If you're a dps class..then you'll just have to deal with the fact that there's a billion dpsers out there and you're not that important. The solution is form your own group so you can control the balance as well as not get group removed because "someone's gf wants in" really? didn't think so its more like you got dumped for someone with better gear.

I armory people to check their gear / specs before inviting because it makes my runs smoother. Tanks must be specced and geared while healers can be off specced provided they are on the higher end of the instance and are decently geared.

Use wow's ignore list to put notes on people who are really really bad, ninjas or jerks. This way you'll never have to group with them again even accidentally.

How to find people: if you're not in a decent sized guild then you need to pay attention to people you group with and if they're good players friendslist em and make a note that they're good tank or healer. Otherwise join LFG ask in that channel and do your own search type /who warrior 80 cityname and whisper everyone that shows up. Ask if they'd be interested in coming to your X instance before sending out an invite. Nothings more annoying than a group invite. IF the answer is yes go armory them then offer a spot.

Tip: dont be afraid to use the party kick command: /kick name or target name and rigthclick pick remove from party.

There are a few situations where I will immediately kick someone no second chances. For the most part it's 1 warning and then a kick. (Example: ninja looting you need on everything that drops, Language you cuss up a storm and are disrespectful to people in group). Ninja looting i can fix by Masterlooting it and make a decision if you need the gear or not because clearly you can't be trusted to decide for yourself. Language you get 1 warning unless you pissed me off.

Summary:
Level appropriate, group make up, loot rules, mutual respect.

Enjoy!

Oh yea and I've never had trouble finding a group for my instances even as a poorly geared mage. Why? there's several hundred people on at any given time so there's bound to be someone who wants to do that instance.