To our left we have people angry that the armor and weapons that have been added have been in the game since alpha/beta and are now obtainable. Also upset over how the gear is for low/mid levels. To our right we have crafters angry that the mobs are stealing their equipment sales.
I doubt a few NM gear drops will kill the crafters. Especially since most of the stuff in the game is crafted anywho. Honestly I looked at all the NM drops and I found better stuff for me that are sold in the Market Wards. Besides the way this game is designed is that crafters are considered an actual job class. They aren't going to " " up all the crafters and game system.
Just alternative ways to get armor and weapons.