There are a couple of my level 50 toons that have "retired" and in the story line they are in their own zones such as one parked inside a police station like he's working as a detective now and another staying in the bar areas at pocket D as a bartender/bouncer. The alts in the same story lines are a part of the supergroup and training on the job.
I usually don't pay much attention to the chat unless there is something like looking for a TF that I need for the badge. Being a solo player means less drama to deal with. Whenever the time for a break does come up, I usually take them.
Yeah was looking at old videos on YT about COH and seen about homecoming and was like what!!! Getting all downloaded now and hopefully will get to play on it this weekend!!!