We've been bombarded the past few weeks with these so called "tests".
What ever happened to the beta tests of old, where a select few would be subjected to new/upgraded parts of the game? Not everyone wants the XP associated with these events and it's their choice to participate or not. Regardless, if you're in a syndicate, some are going to want to participate and some aren't. Regardless if you participate or not, you'll be gaining XP as syndicate goals are hit, especially with Raid Boss.

Why subject all of CC to do their testing when not all want to be a guinea pig? Did the old beta testing method implode?