I think that the overwhelming majority responded on the thread asking about soldier equipment on the thread, stating that they didn't like it.
I know that we all keep chasing it because if we don't we will be left behind, but, why ask the community and not respond to their answers.
I for one think it is a horrible part of the game and would love Gree to show they are listening to the MAJORITY of its players. By not addressing the concerns and just continuing to go ahead with it really does show us that Gree just go ahead and do their own thing. We obviously didn't give them the response they were after.
Please Gree make a statement, even if it's just to say that you will be continuing with it regardless of the fact 90% of the community hates it.