I like the points you've raised but I disagree. Obseletion is necessary for this game. Various interviews of Devs have given a large impression that they never intended us to be do attached to our gear. Difficulty to obtain, ability to craft to exactly how we want it to fit our style and the emergence of a few roll types that outclass other weapons by sheer performance. If you could use Y1 gear would you use the Y2 gear? Armor, I think so with what more they can do and the flexibility each peice has. Now we don't need various peices for a Strength/Intellect/Discipline build. The new weapon perks and various foundry styles, I'm still unsure on. Swords are fantastic I beleive. But would Bungie get any feedback on how the new stuff is and how to progress into the year with new gear if Gally was infusable? Stuff like that I'm sure Bungie was worried about and decided that as a new year it'll be the start of a new game of activities and gear. I have many found memories with my new gear. Silimar's Wrath, BTRD ect. To be honest I'm fine with Y1 being left behind. That way we can focus on moving forward and where the game will grow next.