well i have seen people quit because of it while is was Bard, so yes.
I understand your point and perhaps i should of worded it as prefered instead.
Personally when i know members just start their relic quest i bring in my blm for that reason alone.
blm's lb is useful for only certain situations sadly which is a bummer, so have to take them when we can
Sad that Se never gave much thought in having more aoe lb situations, rather then always melee