The Real Problem with Parsers

[Aiselia]

And no, as pointed out by others "Doesn't create extra Jerks" is not a clear stance.

Actually, it is, if you're not trying to argue semantics. Anyone objectively looking at it should be able to tell that I mean that as long as it doesn't increase harassment, I don't have any problems with it. It's a lot easier to understand my position if you keep it in mind throughout everything I say, rather than just picking one quote and picking apart the words.

Heres a benefit to parsers,

You don't need a parser to tell someone's damage is really low because they're using a Novus weapon rather than a current weapon. I can look at the threat meter and then examine their gear and do the same thing. Heck, I have done that before because I frequently check the threat meters and if I see something like I'm beating a DRG while I'm on a BRD, I check their gear to see if it's because they're just lower geared.

That being said, as a tank, I also tend to check peoples' gear before doing anything just to see what I'm dealing with to know what to expect, especially when it comes to whether or not I should use Defiance or Deliverance. If someone is wearing way better gear than my tank, I'm not going to risk Deliverance as much because they could pull it off easier. And yes, I also do it with healers to know whether I should try big pulls or smaller.

But given that you made the claim, the onus is on you to prove it.

I didn't make the claim. I followed a claim other people made. I already said I don't have official sources.

You can't make a claim up and then say others have to disprove it.

I didn't say they had to disprove it. I said that what he posted doesn't prove it wrong just because it doesn't mention it.

Even when faced with evidence to the contrary, you are still clutching at it.

I'm not clutching at anything. I already said that what their stance is is irrelevant to my own position so I don't really care.