To address the commentary:
The purpose of this thread (besides the veiled commentary in the title

), is DH's original "Where has all the 1 on 1 PvP / solo pilots gone" question.
To me, there's 3 reasons. EEK, Disengagement, OOB.
Now, my commentary is aimed at answering that question, and presenting ideas that lead to the return of the solo pilot and conditions condusive to DH's requested 1 on 1 PvPs. However, if you (the community)
prefer the Eve-crack type game where working in teams is the norm, then by all means ignore me and continue on your course. Us solo-pilots (myself included) will be forced to reexamine our fit in the community and act accordingly (either putting up with the increased difficulty / need for certain ships, playing only when we can get a wing, or departing...)