the mythical "balance"

people often play their favourite jobs, so I am unsure why you say they cannot use them. not everyone is a number crunching min/maxxer that has to always top the DPS charts. I am sure some in the community require tops, thats not as many as you are implying.

most of the statics I know, require that you know the fight, and know the job you are using. being the ultimate DPS isnt even discussed aside from know you skills, have appropriate gear, do your best. end of story. As Valkyrie said, maybe for speed runs or world firsts, but aside from that.... relax.

PS. there is little enough unique job identity left.. you are proposing they remove all that remains for the sake of... balance. my vote is no.