Can we remove Tank Stance?

[CaptainLagbeard]

How about get rid of the damage stance so bad tanks don't go for it.

[Nerael]

How about get rid of the damage stance so bad tanks don't go for it.

Back in 2.0 PLD would drop Shield oath as it lowered their damage by 20% for more defense and threat generation.
True they only had Rage of Halone combo so aggro never was an issue, but it was still done to up the DPS. (+20% dmg)
Warriors didnt have to; as Defiance didn't lower their damage, but the point is still valid. You either need to remove both stances or none at all.

I am all for being a meat shield for my party, but if the damage I'm taking is negligible? You can bet that I'm going to be pushing my damage as hard as I can.

There is currently already a shortage of tanks, taking away the only little bit of fun we have will push more of us into other roles.
I don't mind dealing less damage than a DPS, it's not my job after all, but if you are just gonna tell me to soak damage and nothing else? I'll stop tanking in a heartbeat and I'm sure many others will follow as well.

You will always have bad tanks, just as you will always have bad DPS and healers. You can't balance around the worst players nor the best, you need average Joe.