In some respects I don't disagree. But how do new players or players with limited time get into PvP. Even a system with queues that disallowed gear above a certain level or or allowed those who only had some of the rep passives unlocked would help. With the current state, unless u have the best gear and the time to unlock…
To sum it up in two words...power creep. I used to enjoy PvP but with my limited game time I have no way of keeping up with all the reps and fleet equipment etc. PvP is no longer about who can play the best game but rather who has the most rep unlocks and gear....