Maybe it's because I like to type nonsense between combos, but I'm not bothered by it in the least, and I tend to break my combo up all the time because I stop to stoneskin other players, especially the other tank.

Plus Halone is single target only, so in dungeons with AoE happy dps, Halone alone isn't guaranteed hate. I have no idea what you guys are bored with... maybe try taking to the party while you're tanking just for the fun of it