The ilvl increases each week. Next week, 510. Week after, 514. Week after, 518. With 535 pieces from Timeless Isle, cheaper ilvl 522 gear from valor, and 527 pieces from the LFR that opens up next week, it shouldn't be an issue. I am pretty sure all my guys are already 515+ but I want to make sure I don't mess with a person who has a busy work week this week and can't get on much.
Other than the 3 who gquit, no one has told me it's "Demeaning" - maybe they have a different viewpoint than you?