Loiter1,
Many pilots who commute are using w-patterns (super compact rosters) as that gives them at least 8 days off after an ULH pattern.
At the moment these "W" requests are given priority, but this also means that people who don't commute are then left with all the ****ty patterns, especially on the freighter.
This is about to come to an abdrupt end with new AFTLs to be introduced soon, furthermore, all "life-style" requests will be in strict seniority order.
Will commuting still be attractive? I think not.
