At the very least (idiotic polls aside), they should make it so gear simply cannot break in instances. Have it drop to 1%, sure, it can even break the moment you leave, but while you're in the instance it should not break. Inconveniencing people like that is just ridiculous, people can claim its "punishing" player for not keeping track of their gear if they like. OK, fine. I get punished if don't do so, why exactly are three to seven other people being punished along with me?