People were under the assumpton that dyed versions would do just what they did previously, provide distinction. I guess that's the community's fault for using logic.
Haha.

"We want class uniqueness!"

"No! We don't want to sacrifice our customization options for it!"

Might as well divide by zero.

People wanted combat uniqueness not to look the same.
No, people wanted class uniqueness. From equipment to skillset to lore.

And with this system, no class looks the same. It's the next best thing to having completely new models for each class, which once again, limits customization as well. You don't wear WAR AF on DRG.