Malphisto, I wanted to add some commentary to your post, but honestly, I think you have summed it up perfectly. I feel as strongly about this as you. Of all Destiny's faux pas', this is the worst (although no optional matchmaking is a very close second). I want to touch on something else that may have already been covered but I may not have heard about. If you have unupgraded year one gear, how will it progress when The Taken King comes out? Does the whole ugrade meathod change?