i can't raid as frequently as other members in my guild, but when i do raid (once or twice a month, with maybe being able to attend one of the continuations of those raids) i make a considerable RL effort to do so. so far, i've been able to keep myself geared at an approximate T4/T5 level (link to armory here) and not be left behind gear-wise as the guild progresses through T5 content.
however, since i can't raid as often, does that entitle me to rolling against the warrior tanks on T5 tokens and against the rogues for dps leather? keep in mind, out of not even a handful of dps warriors in my guild, i am by far the best geared... but if i don't get more dps upgrades soon, all i'll be good for is being the rogues' battleshout *****.