@SolitaryMassacreI'm yes and no on this honestly.
No because this is really something my enemies don't need.
And yes because it's something I do.
I do very much agree that respawn mechanic is like a huge bacon, I've even gone after them in hopes of getting rid of another team.
Instead of adding shields or guns maybe they should just change how the respawn works so it's slightly less noticeable-because the whole lobby can currently see it and I do agree its not exactly easy spawning back in and looting when the whole lobby knows and the nearest team is on its way to you if not already there.
But repsawning is also supposed to be tactical. My main issues with the respawing is when my team mates run to the nearest respawn and try to bring me back when the enemy team is literally right behind them.
Extra shields and a small starting weapon would be next to no help in situations like that because you'd be shot down before you even get out of the respawn animation.
Honestly the only times respawig has really ever worked for me is when I get to spawn near my death box.
So while yes I think respawning could use a tweak, I think it should be along the lines of it's noticability instead of giving players more shields and a weapon.