Isn't all of this premature? I have not once read anything on the development team class/rank locking gear completely. They said they would be creating ADDITIONAL gear that does this ALONG with the current system to give class uniqueness.

As far as physical level goes, you cannot ask to allot specifically for each class and keep physical levels. If you have a problem with it, why don't you stop trying to find a viable point to your argument and just say what you really want. The ability to overpower your classes in the lower ranks. That's all you have to say. You don't have to manipulate it and try to fool people that it's not your intention! It's pretty obvious. Furthermore, the development team said in a recent interview that they are remodeling the stat modifiers and soft caps to something more simplistic anyway. You probably won't even remember the old system when they get rid of it and add easier to manage and more comprehensive formulas anyway. Just give up the argument. There are several ideas that are incredibly superior to what is already in place.