I've yet to read anyone come up with any well-thought argument against the recent changes to PVP.
I think it's a good idea. If everyone is so concerned with fairness, this will give the people who are PVPing a chance to play with the same gear as everyone else. Essentially leveling the playing field.
In all honesty I never really understood the rewards anyways. Someone is better than others at PVP, so make it EASIER for them to beat other people by giving them access to superior gear?