They are right - all the people could level pretty fine up there, and get an advantage.
To take away this advantage for newer players really hurs the population of new players coming in.
Making EQ for DT isnt the same as having SD3 EQ with 100% Arachnid, block, stun & 2k TP for SD2/SD3.
DT is an easy way to level, and have some kind of group activities.
Without DT people just solo level and stop playing if they cant progress further.
@Essence Sorry for Pinging - just one thing to consider:
The more you give newer players an "easy" way to level up and do things, the more players WOM gets in the lategame.
This would be an easy way to catch alot of new players and also get donations.