I think PotD is a good thing. I am a dilettante and I have done a very poor job of keeping on top of weapon progression for my main job. This seems like a quick way to catch up. This gives me an option to have some fun with my friends while I get a decent weapon. It also holds me over while I work on my relic. Finally, I like this because I own the fact that I am not a great player. There is no way I would show up to NidEx/SephEX with my little i200 weapon to get carried through the fight; that would just be insulting to everyone else there. With PotD as an option, I can be a responsible player and gear myself well without wasting anyone else's time. If/when I do decide to show up for NidEx/SephEx, I will not be a drag on everyone else there (at least gear wise).

tl;dr of the several ways to get a decent weapon, this seems like the easiest way to do it without a super long grind or inconveniencing better players.