Originally Posted by
Theodon
If LFR removes their incentive to play the game then what was their incentive to begin with? LFR gear is a means to the same ends many have been aiming for in MMORPGs since they were introduced, which is to improve your character; make them stronger. When you get stronger through gear, you get the shiny rewards in the form of titles, mounts, and achievements from the more dificult encounters. You cannot do that without the gear.
People had this same argument when badge gear was introduced; "Why bother raiding when you can get epics from running heroic 5 mans all day?" Between TBC and Wrath being released - both including badge gear - the subs jumped up, so I don't see why LFR gear is any different and why it's being blamed for the drop in subs here.