my precious.... Priceless!

I like this muchly...

Yeah, it takes a little bit before we get the tools to start feeling and acting like tanks. Have never been a fan of BW's philosophy on this. I feel like Healers get the tools to do their job at level 10, why can't we. If nothing else it would allow us to practice and form good habits whether or not a tank is truly needed for an instance. It would also allow others classes to get used to how we do things. It's never too early to form good habits. Good habits lead to great success.

I'd like to see that 24/17 build...

Frankly, you now join the ranks of the whiners. Indeed, letting something as ridiculous as the vocal majority (which is always made up of whiners) influence your decision to play the game is as childish as anything else I've seen on this forum. Good luck, you're going to need it.