I think the issue here is those bot 55's. There has to be a way to shut them down. I think I saw it suggested somewhere that if the monk doesn't use Spellbreaker within the first couple battles, log out of there and cut your losses. I am an amateur 55'er (no pro, but I have plenty of experience). When I go to the UW with a random SS/SV necro, I always pay the way (unless they kindly beat me to it) and we always agree to go 50/50 on the ecto drops. I've never had a problem doing this, and as thanks, I always give the necro the odd ecto drop, if there is an odd number. I've met several good people this way. Granted, I'm destined to be burned with this kind playing style, but I just take it all in stride.
I don't think a strike will do much good. Most of the "real" 55 monks already have steady partners that they party with. If anything, check their skills they use on the first batch of aatxes. If you don't see SB, get outta there. Any 55 monk packing SoJ is just waiting to screw you.
Mack
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