Originally Posted by
Clipped_in
If you are with a group, and are barely hanging on, there is no disgrace in having people working the rotation stay in front of you without taking a pull. It's being at the front without having what it takes that frustrates a good line.
On the other hand, if you've just latched on to a group coming by and you just jump on and wheelsuck--well that can be pretty annoying too. So, if you're an invited guest, then its probably fine to hang at the back if necessary. If not, let 'em go.