I empathize with your point, but sometimes I like receiving a slight reward in game for my efforts. If you are using lfg and running with an inexperienced crew most players want a payout and when ill-equipped the deathsinger phase is rough. There is no binding agreement in the game that requires players to complete it vs obtaining a checkpoint from others, that's why lfg and a gaming community are beneficial. I am glad you do not have a hard time with it but lower levels and those looking to obtain their first raid gear probably do not want the headache. Even in vog the gatekeeper had a payout for far less effort, why should the crota predecessor not have a payout when some are even receiving 2 shards for crota completion?