This, in a nutshell is why so many PvE oriented players already left including myself - nerfs. I was ok at PvP (around a 1.6 I believe when I quit) so it's not about getting gud. I just enjoyed the PvE side more, but after grinding how long in raids or strikes for a drop for it to get nerfed.....eventually I had enough. I'd actually happily and did happily play through content droughts, etc, as long as my gear isn't watered down. But he nerf train never stopped.