It was a way to get some level ups for if you didn't have time. Or if you were too lazy (me). Sure it wasn't fair, but hey people can get over themselves.
Yes, ofcourse.. Used to love to bot up accounts and then sell them. Or, get requirements for DT / RFD etc while i'm at school.. now it's a pain in the ass :/ especially since i'm used to the simplicity of botting.
I miss it. I find myself not buying membership. Not playing as much just because of the grind. I wasn't a hardcore botter. I botted what i needed. I understand that i broke the rules and the TOC. I can't blame jagex for starting to care about there game and making it fair for everyone.
What i don't agree on is raising membership prices because there are no more botters to pay for memberships.