I don't see how there's any "competition" outside of people wanting all the gear for themselves because they only see selfish benefits from gear stats.

Dragon Monk and Ninja aren't gonna be sharing the same weapons.

There's also job exclusive gear.

As for gear I remember when Lancer and Dragoon had access to tank gear. Then there was gear that was simply generalized as "DoW" or "DoM".

All I'm seeing is DPSers feeling threaten that it may take longer for them to get their gear.