Yup, I was always fine with earning things a little slower than the rated/organized folks. I just played that content because it guaranteed me entry at any time of the day without the reliance on having friends. I was always geared below a mythic raider, but not to the point where it felt hopeless.
If we had the conquest system before, as well as a Torghast gearing path that was similar to Horrific Visions that allowed a solo player to earn good gear through challenges, I would never have been in this thread. xD I'd also re-sub to to the game without a second thought once my computer is fixed.