The issue with story mode loot was only partially the drops themselves. The real issue was allowing story mode groups. Story mode should equal solo mode. I really don't see the harm in having slightly better loot drops, including even the occasional remnant, if players can't power farm it as a group. Certainly group instances should remain more profitable. But that doesn't mean we can't show the solo player a bit of love.
Although if you only play solo, no group dungeons or PvP, you really don't need the best gear.
(FYI, my opinion on story mode because I like to hear myself talk. I think they should implement story mode on all dungeons for that occasional solo player. With story = solo, it doesn't hurt other players. For myself, I enjoy doing each instance solo one time. After that, unless desperate, I'll skip it if I can't get a group.)
LOL mel. that's a cool trick if you can hear yourself talk writing a forum post! but then again I swear I hear you as I read it so now I know what you sound like heheee jk jk
yah I see your point however the debate goes on and I just kind of doubt HC will change that any time soon. then again unlike some games I see that HC does read forums and considers players posts even if we don't always see the results some of us may want. so whether we agree or disagree with another players ideas, suggestions and opinions I don't think we should knock anyone down for having them but free debate and exchange of opinions is what it's all about imho.