Well, we never had this kind of flame war during the EU event. Isn't that right, Mjollnir?
If you don't like it, don't enter. Simple as that. No need to be rude.
Yes, there could have been more information with regards to ARR, but I'm going to place my bet on the server down date or shortly thereafter being the date for information - It's time then to invigorate new excitement for the game after all.
And, the scarf is rarer than relic, darklight, or a decent pickup group so if anything that's a bonus.
You have to understand that it's a level 1 item, for a contest open to players of all types. So any stats it could have would be overpowered at low levels or laughable at 50 - You don't see me using my Reindeer outfit to fight in. Well, you do. Just not for tougher stuff.
At the end of it all though, if you don't like it then don't do it. No need to flame.
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