So you want to scrap the system because you don't like it? Sounds very logical to me, never mind if other people like it or not.

HQ material = easier chance to HQ. Material can HQ into either more material or same amount of material of various quality.

HQ equipment = better stat. So you wouldn't mind +1/+2 but you absolutely hate +3? Again, sound very logical and reasonable to me. You don't like it, why do you want it removed? Just don't use it, problem solved.

But not to the other people. See here, it doesn't make sense to you, because all your reasons were: You don't like it. And in turn, the system has to follow your taste, don't care about other people. Why do I say that? Because you don't want a poll, you already made your intention very clear, anyone who disagree with you are instant moron.