That is what people do when they already have something or have been through something. Hazing in sports come to mind. No one likes it, yet it persists simply because they had to go through it. In this case, they've probably already did the grind for their gear. Personally, this is my 10th character I've played through and I don't care if people get easy gear. I often tell them the easiest way I have found. The end game is more fun when you are well equipped.