ah yes, people would totally lock their EXP bars, as in not gaining EXP at all, just so they can get lower level content for easier EXP. makes sense.

i don't understand the need to reject this person's suggestion. lots of people asked for this feature. while i can't benefit from it ever, i do not see the reason to not make this an option. make an NPC somewhere that allows you to toggle it on and off. it would not be difficult to implement, and it would not harm those who do not wish to engage in that sort of content. and no, people "abusing" it to force lower level content for easier... EXP? is not going to happen. people will use it to get gear, to experience the game how it used to be (back in ARR) or just because they want to remain a low level for whatever reason. if people want to abuse a way to get lower level content, they simply remove their gear and not use the system so they can gain EXP.