I have fun playing my RDM, but then again I play it as a DD and a mage in one as few do. I do good damage and have no problem getting in parties with those who trust me to do my shit well. RDM is only dead if you either play it bad, or if you let it stay that way, I let my RDM live and gear it well, getting better each day. You cant expect RDM to just be a Refresh/Haste whore like before, play the job the way I have been and I can assure you, it will give you something worth playing.