Hi Free,
I have repeatedly said barbarians need buffs as DPS. By checking my post history, I have similar statements at least 5 times.
I have complemented you and have repeatedly stated that barbs deserve a buff.
Unless I am missing something, I have never said that barbarians do not deserve more DPS because of their guaranteed spot in the 4 man meta (push as well as rat runs). Barbs and monk gauaranteed role as zPDS in 4 man push is irrelevant. I will reiterate barbarians should get a DPS buff like monks. Your confusion may arise from the fact that I have asked a simple question if you could either only be a guaranteed zDPS or buffed DPS what would you choose? I want to understand what you consider most important.
Trust me that I feel your pain about fighting for something and being hit with resistance from other forum posters and then feeling let down by Blizzard. I have been advocating for more character slots/stash tabs for a long time. Needless to say, you get criticized by the "stop hoarding " meme as well as Blizzard listening/not listening.
I have made the point to you that things may not be as awful for barbs as other classes. Crusaders and demon hunters have been largely excluded as DPS in the 4 man meta from season 5 and on. They are also now below average/average relative to solo greater rift clears, respectively. I have advocated to shake up the meta.
Let me make a simple analogy, because I think you are mistaking my desire to have better class equity for class warfare.
Lets assume that there are 70 children who are divided into 7 groups (A-G). A benefactor provides free ice cream but this is limited to 40 children. The school decides that groups A-D get the ice cream. Another team provides all kids with candy but varying amounts. Groups A and B get the most candy. Groups C and D get the least candy.
Your point is that Group C should get more candy and it does not matter that they also have ice cream. You are also stating that other groups should advocate for themselves to correct the obvious inequity.
My points are:
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We should be aware of the inequity between groups and advocate for something better.
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Group C has ice cream and some candy. I agree that there should be a more equitable distribution of candy between groups where Group C, D, E, F, and G should get more candy.
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Group C and D situation is much better than groups F and G who do not get any ice cream and have average or below average piles of candy.
Given that this thread was made in general discussion, I think it is fair to think about things broadly. The two classes that are weakest in terms of solo DPS are also the ones who have had a guaranteed spot in the 4 man meta for more than 10 season. I suspect that this may be intentional decision by the developers.