Just so you know, I play runescape also, and as a basic member (I got bored paying) I can still access the members servers.
But anyway, here's my opinion. No arguments, no flame wars, I probably won't even check this thread again
I personally don't like the idea of members only servers.
People have said that it'll reduce the lag.. but it won't. The busiest servers I've seen are always filled with paying members who are afk. And the free members never seem to bother me. If they do, I just ignore them, or block them. If they try and add me to their friends list, or crew, I just click no. It's just a click of a button
And just because someone's a noob, doesn't necessarily mean they're not paying for the game, and you won't get followed. Some of these players you have to remember are probably kids, who get excited at seeing someone at a much higher level than them, and want to know how to get to that level themselves.
Think of everything we get as paying members....the quests, the weapons, the ability to level up to 40....don't you think we get enough privileges over free members as it is?