#1 I think BRD does need to be altered a bit because with the new Thaumaturge blizzard ability, you get insane MP regen as long as you have the buff on which defeats the purpose of MP recharge for the exception of the tank really.

#2 Players need to learn how to play BRD properly for the most part. in FFXI BRD was constantly running around the battlefield buffing each party member with a different buff. People have gotten lazy.

#3 Complaining about the AF? Anyone remember Dancer AF in FFXI? We all thought it looked awesome. No one complains that female characters are wearing 'male' clothing. Get over it.