A lot of people equate PvP with RP.
A lot of players need to know that they are not the same but others should be aware they are not mutually exclusive either.
The real issue for me is that now days, it seems that there is no alternative to PvP. RP has become purely the precursor to the PvP that WILL happen, no matter what. So much so that insults are mediocre or unoriginal at best, purely as a mechanism to satisfy the engagement rules, rather than anything intelligent to communicate.
Shame really.
The RP can be fun if done well. You should try it....