I don't know if this is in game or not. I am assuming it is not, although I have only done Esseles once, so I cannot test it.

Problem: I loved the story on the Esseles, but a few guildies and I have thought that, if there is a gear grind at end-game, by the 10th time we run Esseles, we are going to be annoyed by having to go through the story again and again.

Suggestion: If everyone in the group has done the Flashpoint, give the leader the option to skip all non-critical story points. Maybe have a quick summary instead. That way, you still make decisions that influence the outcome of the Flashpoint, but you don't have to be slowed down by the same cutscene for the millionth time.