Some valid points. I do think they're pandering to a set crowd not necessarily better players, but those accustomed to Handcannon, Sniper and Shotgun and are vocal enough reactionaries. Here, for my money, is abundant evidence of unequal treatment that has sustained them. Fusions were unquestionably disproportionately treated. Snipers, perhaps surprisingly have had some nerfs here (to what effect and for how long remains uncertain). Shotguns have just received the biggest boon yet in the form of a subclass-universal blink exotic for Hunter and are otherwise left untouched. Of course it is not just the higher ranges, as you mention, but all the various archetype breaking perks: QD, Threat Detector, Opening Shot and Rifled, that give lightning fast maxxed draw speed and undeserved OHK consistency all unreined. Combined with the Special ammo abundance especially with mods, its essentially made Crucible a floor-polishing, Snipe zone only for Handcannon users with a newer special mention for ARs. Weapon diversity? Bungie say no.