Why are low standards for dps acceptable?

[Whiteroom]

My only problem with parsers would be dps getting tunnel vision trying to hit numbers instead of watching what is happening in the fight. Though I agree an in game parser that shows the digits after the fight would be convenient, I always think if people just took the time to memorize their rotation and combos we wouldn't run in to this problem of needing parsers, unless the sole purpose is to call others out, which would be facetious anyway. I may sound old here, but I akin it to being a kid and memorizing the combos for my favourite fighters in Mortal Kombat, or Killer instinct so I could compete at the local arcade without losing my spot to others and keeping my quarters xD

Well, in all honesty, right now, a lot of dps don't seem to do mechanics or dodge, while doing low dps. So if i had to chose between low dps derpage, and high dps derpage, I would chose the high.

I used to think there was a big connection between parsers and ignoring mechanics, but after playing this game, I really don't think it's that big. I haven't noticed more people doing mechanics at all in this game versus game with parsers I have played. Hell, look at Steps of Faith, people could complete simple snare and fire dragonkiller, and not because they were in "omg moar dps!!" Mode.