I just...don't care anymore.

[Porkchop]

It would be nice if this were the case, but I can't see SE making it impossible to farm the new nodes without 700 GP (Gathering has historically had a relatively low barrier to entry as well as a low ceiling) and if there is an optimal rotation that requires 700 GP most Gatherers I know of would just prefer to be able to Gather the item and don't really care about optimization.

The only thing that we need now is a 700gp rotation with some long term benefit (either for collectables or more yield/HQ chance on stuff). Once the theorycrafters figure it out and come out with a popular rotation, everyone'd want 700gp. Of course, this is mostly speculation. But I'm definetely putting my eggs on this basket.
Whether people believe what i'm saying or not is not my business. To be honest its better if people don't , less competition for me lol.

[Sollux]

The only thing that we need now is a 700gp rotation with some long term benefit (either for collectables or more yield/HQ chance on stuff). Once the theorycrafters figure it out and come out with a popular rotation, everyone'd want 700gp. Of course, this is mostly speculation.

I actually agree with you on this one, though I think it will be a long time before anyone seriously starts looking into this/shares their rotation. The more people know a good rotation the less profit there is for the ones who found it themselves.