I really like Rifts puzzles. IT was the pretty much the main thing other than rifts that i liked! In GW2 i feel the need to explore the map for the vistas and the jumping puzzles, because i actually have a reason! I find places, i normally would not in other games, as i look for them in GW2!
Having things like this adds to the feel of adventure.. Which this game says its about! If they add these in then people will explore the world more. I don't see why anyone would be so against making the game better in this way.