This debate is dumb.

Being bogged down in clunky UI features isn't the kind of masochism that makes for a miserably wonderful experience... it's just miserable.

Rokien's argument fits better for a long climb to the higher levels or an arduous learning curve in end game content. Something that you overcome and feel accomplishment for doing it.

It's not a valid argument for something you need to do every day in order to just play the game at all.

The repair system in the game right now is a huge mess. Mainly because it doesn't really accomplish anything from a gameplay standpoint beyond giving credence to the death penalty. "Don't die because repairing stuff is a needless hassle!"

Arguing against streamlining this horribly clunky system is like arguing against electricity. "Seriously guys, night time's for sleeping."