The point is not simply that something requires a speed run but that drop rates are not consistent to all players (Similar to relic melds) and that there is no progression aspect to running dungeons.

Like I said earlier, people would be much more comfortable spamming content in PUGs (Allowing more of the playerbase to experience all the game has to offer) if there was a 100% drop rate item/KI that could be turned in for any piece of DL gear. I can run with my LS, get good drop rates because we got a 17/25m run, and I can make progress with shout groups who may not SR but can still clear.

You're right, removing speed run as a way to get specific gear is an easy fix but it's by far the last thing on the list of "what's fucked up about this event".