PvP is RP yet the quality of PvP here is overrated (same as RP is overrated as well). Especially when one has to keep fighting 1 on 1 for over 30minutes real-time so that it gets either bothersome/boring or you simply have to leave. This said I do understand people who avoid PvP even tho they are good enough to participate in it.
I am of the same mind, in all my years I disliked PvP heavily, I still had to participate in it due to faction obligations. But honestly, you can just RP your way out of most situations, especially if you aren't a combat craft.
That being said, I understand that plenty (I am guessing a majority) of players here are just after that sweet PvP, but it shouldn't be the focus on an "RP" server.
I hate that people demand others to play "their way".
Do what you want and try to have fun, that's all that should matter.