A stat template option for exp off would fix this issue completely in my eyes. You could que up in exp off, and ad a stat template to your toon having the same effect it had in legion and merging ques between expon and off, or you could have the option to turn your stat template off in exp off, and ques would be separated for those who want to not compete with levelers. This would resolve this issue in my eyes, and i hope blizzard is listening.