the need for 3rd tank class

[ApolloGenX]

Even so, there are barriers to new tanks... gear... maintaining aggro on epic dps... tanking itself is not too hard... but the gear discrepancy is very difficult on new tanks.

I know that leveling my tank was frustrating with higher level/well geared whms (aggrocity!) or dps... not because I didn't use my tools... but you start with few tools... and until you get good gear, it can be difficult to hold aggro.

Some people say aggro is a shared responsibility, and I agree... but for some healers and dps... they really do just do their jobs and it can generate a lot of aggro for a new tank to hold. If they don't hold it, they get screamed at... or even just feel like failures and discouraged.

If you want more tanks... I hate to say it... but make tanking easier.

Edit: I did like the suggestion about big numbers for mitigated/blocked damage.