Neutral is by far the best faction in game.
Yeah the people from the other factions will disagree, site different references, flame people like me, etc. Ignoring those people, why then do I choose to stay neutral? Well being neutral is a challenge, but a challenge that yields great benefits.
Clan/Omni both get better side xp then us (though at times omni gets close to our side xp), but neutrals get teams a lot faster end game. Whats 10% side xp, to say doubling the time you'll get a team because you run both sided missions? Neutrals can level faster.
Neutrals also can make more money, again because their shops are viewable by both of the other factions. This means neutrals have the ability to sell stuff faster, and sometimes for more. Is it any wonder why the sided players like to rent neutral shops on alts?
Some say neutrals just can't be united, and that is our major weakness. I disagree, I believe that because neutrals are the most diverse faction in game, that can easily be their strength. Diversity is strength when people come together, as long as there is compromise.
Regarding pvp, well people call neutrals fence sitters, and some of us are. My personal view on pvp is to attack anyone I don't like. I don't care if the person is omni, clan, or even neutral. People worry that neutrals don't get enough pvp action, I think we get just enough. It's better to have a limited amount than to engage non-stop in pointless tower wars. It's great to have the freedom though to help your friends regardless of the labeled factions, that what I feel makes neutral a great faction in pvp. Because in the end, all factions have some great people.
At times it seems as if the game designers are trying to weed us out, make us weaker. I think it only makes the community stronger, as it really does weed at those out who need support groups.
Neutrals should also no longer fear the bot ban. Bots aren't really as important as they use to be, what's important are the people you know, and the number for friends you have, despite what faction they are labeled. They are the ones that will help you out in raids, getting phats, etc. Times have changed. You don't see too many omnis teaming with clans end game, but there have been plenty of times I've teamed with people from both factions to get my phats.
Even from an RP stand point, at least I think its better. I don't want to be part of corrupt organization like omni, and at the same time, the clans have become more like a terrorist organization, killing anything they can tab. That's not for me.
The bottom line, being neutral is awesome. I've had the opportunity to team with some of the best people from all factions. At the same time, I've had the opportunity to kill jackasses from all the factions as well. Few can say the same. They are too terrified to attack someone because of a label. I don't need one of the major labels like omni or clan to make me great, I can stand on my own & don't need those type support groups. I do what I like, when I like, say what I want, how I want, & fight those that attempt to harm my friends.
Go ahead, flame away :D. What can I say, I'm just a neutral that loves being neutral.
