DPS display could easily be solved with a system already in game.

[Nalien]

What is with this sentiment that others must be judged by some manner of metric.

Others? I don't particularly care about how "well" other DPS are doing; I care about my DPS. I'd love to be able to quantify my DPS and compare it against others to see if I can improve. I'd love to be able to directly see the impact a different gear set has as well.

Very least something like this should be added to the training dummies we have, though I'd still like to see my numbers when dealing with actual mechanics.

Simple solution to any "drama" issue; Have it display at the end of a successful dungeon/trail/raid and make it an option in the Character Configuration. If you select to see your numbers, it lists your numbers at the end. If you don't, it doesn't and nobody can see your numbers. Problem solved. Heck, just make the whole thing a personal venture by only having it show your personal numbers and let us share numbers if we want.