Yeah I don't run protect in my first 1-2 slots but if someone would ask for it, I'd switch and take it that they aren't confident in their gear and ability to press cooldowns appropriately. If they are in a state that is go go go they won't care and won't ask. Honestly it's quicker and less hassle to switch than make a stink about it. Not worth the time on the argument with a random in DF. But that's my opinion... I try to minimize conflict with randoms as much as possible. Not worth the headache even if it's less efficient.