Why are low standards for dps acceptable?

[Andrea]

2. Subjective personal opinion. There isn't a mechanic that makes me die if I don't use the level 52-60 skills or any rules saying I have to, nor indeed do they have to be used to put out decent dps and clear level 60 dungeons. They are optional.

Are...are you actually serious? Are you seriously saying that the new skills you get in Heavensward are optional? Are you actually trolling or being serious?

This ^ If 1,000 dps on Thordan Ex is considered good near the end then being able to do over 800 dps without buffs with only the 2.0 rotation seems pretty solid evidence the level 60 rotation is optional in level 60 dungeons.

This isn't an excuse for not doing your 60 rotation... If you do that DPS using the 50 rotation you'd do more with the 60 rotation. Choosing to do less DPS because you dont want to do the 60 rotation is downright rude.