If it's a competition in any sense of the word, it's how lucky you get with drops. I have 2 alts and 1 main, the main has full raid gear. My alts however accrued 43 Radiant energy and 1 piece of armour in as many raids as my main. The fact that my main isn't 32 is down to luck, not skill or attitude or playtime. What I will defend however, are level 32 groups wanting level 32 players in order to have the best chance. What I won't defend are groups specifically targeting levels 31s and kicking them if they die on a first run. We were all underlevelled at some point, VOG was so difficult if underlevelled, if you're 32 now hold your words; you may just be that 32 left in the cold once House of Wolves drops. And it won't be down to your skill, it'll be down to luck.