If they increase the level cap then its fine for old gear to be replaced by better gear. I don't expect them to release a set of gear that will be remain the best for 5 years.

I just don't want them to keep releasing level 50 gear which is marginally better then the last set

Increase the level every 2 years until we hit a decent level (75~80)

But we need to retain HARD to obtain items so the community keeps running it

you can have wtv BS items for starter and mid - endgame items for the rest