You've got to choose... split faction pvp so that you can have lore-based RP experience, or cross faction pvp so that you can have consistent queues, decent matchmaking and a reduction in exploitative arena behaviors.
Sure, all this would be solved by a proper population, but until then, it's hard to make that argument with a straight face.
But don't worry, they fixed Lana so you can slide in to her DMs, lore it up, my friend.