It doesn't matter if they nerf 1-5 or not. The fact remains that even if they don't nerf it, people are just going
to grind out whatever the iLvl is in 2.2 for Tome items (let's say 110 as an example) then run 1-5 in iLvl 110
gear and they are going to demolish it anyway.

I don't understand the big deal.

Nerf + iLvl 110 Tome gear = 1-5 Easy
No nerf + iLvl 110 Tome gear = 1-5 easy.

All not nerfing is going to do is delay it a little longer, nothing more. Nobody is ever going to -truly- know how
hard it was pre-2.2 unless they willingly go in with only iLvl 90 or lower gear. Which... unless you are wanting
a challenge or just bored is not going to happen.