Pretty much agree with you. I started on The Fatman since everyone from SWG Bloodfin rolled there as well. Got a couple of my buddies from WoW to come join me there as well. Well, they didn't want to be Republic because one of them wouldn't stop talking about how awesome Imperial side was so they all (4 of them) rerolled on The Sword of Ajunta Pall. Well, when I got my Trooper to 50, I rolled an Imperial Agent over there with them and got to 50 as well. Hoping I can bring him over to The Fatman, but not holding my breath.
Edit: Friends quit because our tank quit so they decided to call it quits. The losers.