Most tanking classes in WoW use the DPS gear because it is superior to everything else. I think during Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm Retribution paladins used healing gear because it was much more beneficial.
Coming from WoW, I understand the hate being launched towards twinks. They annoy the piss out of me, but at least WoW took care of it. With that being said, I have handled twinks singlehandedly on my Commando, and I'm still not sure how. =/