Is threat # an indicator of damage output?

[Kevee]

A BRD 700crit+150 auto attack generates more threat than my BLM's 2700 flare crit. Explain that one for me, then.

Your threat is weighted by your class. Possibly by your armor type, with heavier armors generating more threat.

At what point in combat was this? At the start? Did the BRD have songs running? Did he use CDs? What?

That second claim needs data to back it up. A lot -- Otherwise why, as a SMN, am I primarily #2, or 3, behind an off tank?

It says and many others. Ive personally tested others myself and my findings disagree with yours. Heading into work now so gonna agree to disagree. its up to op what they decide to believe, you or every other poster on the thread. Im fine either way

If you've personally tested it, that's fine.

All I've said in this thread is that proper testing hasn't been done. No sources have been posted about it, and no thorough research into the enmity mechanics besides tanking/healing.