[quote]The post was referring to people having to trade in their maxed exotics to get the same exotic & grind to max it out again. [...] they weren't talking about legendaries. [/quote] The [i]article[/i] was focused on Exotic details, yes, but the particular quote in question was directly responding to the overwhelming backlash to the fact that ALL Vanilla gear was being left behind; legendaries included. If you were on the forums actively, you should remember that. [quote]“Does this make all my gear worthless?” No! _______ [u]Your feedback is clear[/u]: The time you have invested in your stuff should be respected.[/quote] The majority of the backlash wasn't just about exotics; it was largely about Raid gear! I know what the hell I'm talking about, believe me. And, on the topic of Etheric Light; [quote]"In the months to come, your quest to become more powerful will have more avenues that lead to satisfaction. [...] That conversation is already raging internally"[/quote] Do you seriously not get it? That, right there, PROVES that their comments weren't just about Exotics, because they allowed player to upgrade [i]everything[/i] in HoW, as a direct result of player feedback. It couldn't be any clearer, honestly. As the developers, Bungie can change their design plans as they please, but it does [i]not[/i] change the fact the quote in the OP is refering to [i]all[/i] of Destiny, not just the Exotics. And that's a fact.