I quit Right before Denova came out and only returned a couple days ago. Personally I'm kind of happy that my Mara, Operative, and Sorcerer were left with full Rakata gear. Once I thought they were some of the ugliest looking armors in game but now that they are no longer obtainable I like them a little bit more.
I really don't care what Bioware does, if they never bring them back fine with me and my Mara will continue to look like a ****** cyborg. If they do bring them back and everyone goes out and gets it, then I will just find something new. The fact that it is now rare is the only thing that makes it cool.
Seriously though it is kind of funny reading this thread as when I first started playing the majority of people I played with thought most of the Rakata gear was absolutely hideous looking.