Just had a few bad experiences, if you want to lock yourself out of the whole World (of Warcraft) because you will get yelled at by people you will probably never meet, that's your choice, but I can assure you it is not a good one.
And about having your place in the game? The reason this game, and games of this genre are great, is the competition aspect. You want your place under the sun, you have to make it for yourself, or take it from someone (lol what?).
Bottom line, you can do it.