That's kind of flawed logic in an MMO. Sure, those extra stats won't save the world; but they're still more than something else. The point you are making is valid, but flawed. People will always, always, always chase those additional stats. I remember how crazy people went over a single extra STR point in XI and how much gil they were willing to pay to get it. Does melding suck? Yep. Is it worth it? Probably not. But you can't deny that for those who can or will, right now melding is the 3rd best option for gear. And let's remember not everyone will be lucky enough to be clearing the Coils regularly, nor can people farm the multiple thousands of mythology points for their full sets in a hurry.

So, I agree - melding needs a boost, as do the melded gears. But we can't simply dismiss them because they're 'too much work'. They might well be but they're still better than Darklight. And I for one will improve my gear wherever possible, rather than content myself with the easier option.

Although, being legacy, it's easier for me to say that than most. From that point alone you are 500% correct.