For the most part I agree with magenubbie - they're fair challenges but not too overblown. Only thing close to bucking that trend is still the final boss in eGWD.
The intention is good... but with most loot these days being personal and unique to each char the reasons for doing this already stated no longer apply. Vote-kicking more often goes on due to item level or lack thereof (at least in the eyes of one or more existing team members) - sort this out and we'll be getting…