Yup, my Villain languishes at 6, still, while a tanker I started with a mate yesterday is 13.
The reason I'm back to this thread? Everyone in City of Heroes/Villains is just SO FRIENDLY. It's almost sickening. I've played a lot of MMOs, and you find lots of friendly people and a few obnoxious kiddies in most, but in City of Heroes everyone is hideously friendly. It's... noticeable.
In what other games do you stop by the bank or auction house and have someone send you a tell complimenting your character's look or back-story?