Originally Posted by
Ferocity
Let's speak purely from raider's poitn of view (I won't even touch "statistical insignificance" nonsence here). Did you one-shot all bosses available already? Don't think so. When you are wiping to some boss, and lying down dead on floor, do you think "hey, those guys are slacking, and need to push more" (A) or you think "what could I do to help my raid group more" (B)? And you know, with (A) attitude from every member in raid group - there will be no progress whatsoever, even on normal modes. And for point "B", the longer you will be finding yourself lying on floor, the more will you start to think about increasing your combat capabilities via such means as dailies.
Speaking of "less than gem or enchant", why do you gem or enchant your gear at all then? "Raids are raining epics and upgrades" (as some people are actively trying persuade others in thinking), which are more significant than gem/enchant on bad piece of gear, why waste gold or time to farm for gems/enchants?