Not for me, for other players that can make good use of the items rather than someones NPC pet.
The devs disagree with your viewpoint, which is why they are implementing what they have announced.
They are not important enough to screw over live players. Greens are fine for them 1-50 they don't NEED blue/orange/purple gear that other players can use.
Seriously can't wait for the new system to come, too many selfish people.