I understand the need for more meaningful content, but we're talking about a subclass here. In now way is it endgame content, rather something to be unlocked anywhere else but a raid. Currently this only serves to artificially extend the grind, which last I checked is nothing meaningful.
Destiny is all grind. It’s a hybrid rpg, that’s a main mechanic for that type of game. Leveling, collecting, repeating content. Some gamers like that some don’t.