I don't think the argument for someone needing gear for ilv increase taking priority over someone wanting it for other reasons holds any weight. Tomes are pretty easy to farm even for new 50s, the lower tier tome gear is still only below second and final coil and WoD in ilv, and is fine for the vast majority of content in the game.

If RNG isn't working out for you farm soldiery, whining about someone taking an ilv80 piece of gear that was an upgrade for a class you aren't even playing is ridiculous when there are easily obtainable alternatives, especially when the alternatives are superior.