This may come off as fluff, but I think Bahamut's Endgame Shells would do better and be more respected if Leaders and Sacks acted as friends that give constructive criticism and care about their members, instead of acting like greedy bosses out for themselves.
The reason I started up my own shell is because there are very few leaders or shells on this server that I respect or would be willing to work under. I play FFXI to enjoy it, not to be bossed around in it by people who think they're better than everyone else because they've played longer, have more LV75's, or have Maat's Cap - whichever. Sadly none of those things makes someone better than anyone else.
For me its your attitude, personality, lack of greed, and sense of loyalty that makes you better than other people, whether you have one LV75 or all jobs @ 75.
Sadly, most people (at least on this server) seem to display none of those traits.
But absolutely... Quality > Quantity. I'd rather do Dynamis with 12-15 people or Fafnir with 6 people that listen and know what they're doing, than with 18-30+ people that are *** and don't listen at all.
If you had to choose between;
A. Shell that takes three Alliances to Fafnir, only to bot claim and barely kill before rage.
B. Shell that kills Fafnir in 15 minutes with 6 people.
Which would you pick? >.>
I also think Points System makes a huge difference too. Job fairness and member fairness will take you a long way.
/endrant
Anyways, Ico, good luck with your LS. :D