I've read through this thread a few times now and am still confused.
To state my (allow for subjectivity) 2 cents, as simply as possible:
If I log on at the release of 7.0, and the items I have paid bioware/ea for over the last 10 years become unusable - this is just a giant middle finger to the few people that have actually been financially supporting this enterprise.
Caveat emptor I guess, but in response: Lesson learned, Bioware. My wallet and I bid you 'good day'.
--G
P.S. - I SAID GOOD DAY, SIR!!!! ;P
P.P.S - errrr, or ma'am, or non binary, or kumquat.... 2022... w/e.