They gave us options. Arguably not much more...but I like the flexibility. AK has useful drops...and the boss fights are more involving. Some people actually like this.

There will ALWAYS be a most efficient way to do things. It doesn't matter what they change...people will always find the least effort-best return method for doing things. However, not everyone will default to that method solely because it's faster. It's nice that AK is still viable. WP didn't make it completely obsolete...so it's still a viable option for those that want a change of scenery.