I'm sensing you don't really like change, do you? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) The fact is you will still be able to use all of those guns you have, and they'll work perfectly fine with all the content that currently exists in the game, and still remain valid even in crucible (where you mentioned you use lots of them) where attack power isn't a factor. It just makes sense that as you move forward into new content that you find new gear to experience it with; this is pretty much a common theme in almost every game. They did mention something about gear being used to 'upgrade' other gear in the same slot. So perhaps you'll still be able to carry over that cosmetic look, or specific perk in some way? We don't really know for sure since they were pretty vague on those details. I'll admit I'm pretty impressed you didn't take the troll bait and just start flinging expletives everywhere; gotta respect that. I think you are clinging onto something minor way too much and it could keep you from appreciating and enjoying what TTK has to offer, but as you said, that is your choice... and your opinion.