I liked this even though I am on the way to main a Bard. Mainly cause I have same problem. People complain about my playstyle or the fact I 'adept to the situation' Example:

I was in DV again after a very long time so I had to remember the mechanics. Which I did quite fast, anyway we reach the last boss and I forgot it attacks with a whirlwind in the middle. Now I stayed at the side AWAY from the gryphon so when the attack came I was not near a rock. However I ADAPTED. I went to outer part of the area and kept running there during the attack receiving ZERO damage, much like when you hide behind a rock... YET they complained. What does it matter? I mistook situation but got away without receiving damage.

Let people play their class the way they want. Give advice but do not hammer on it. This ruins the fun for the player. Everyone out there brave enough to TRY other ways: Keep it up, be you and get the most out of your class you can muster!