Our blackmages and summoners routinely out dps our bards. We don't scale as well with high level gear, so we start to lose out when gear levels rise. If you're looking to nerf us so you can beat our dps on your numerous Ifrit runs then you lack the experience to even make an assessment of what needs nerfs or buffs. Sorry to be crass, but many who complain about the utility and damage of bard have not played their toons at a level that would allow them to make proper comments.