Who gives a -blam!-. You've been playing since day 1, these people are just coming in now. It's pretty easy to conclude that you're one of those elitist jerks who wants to be special about something so pointless. Play the game, enjoy it, quit asking for people to be barred from content just because you want to feel special for little bit longer. This game is about being inclusive, you can access content easier, unlike other MMORPG that have a gear check for certain raid encounters or bosses.