Very well thought out post in which I can only agree.
The arguments made are very valid and I will certainly not disagree there.
I also am bummed they nerfed baris and dooku (which I paid for last week) because some non paying players make an acc and rant about it at forum. Imo she is actually weak compared to others. Same goes for Dooku.
Before the patch I already saw less and less Baris throughout the game because she is simply not good enough at higher levels (yet).
It doesn't feel correct that these things happen today. Thing is, there are too many gamers and paying customers that accept this and move on.
I think that's why it's being done mainly, because they can.
However I am warned now to not buy anything if they keep swinging the nerfbat.
See how things work out in the future and go from there.
I don't want to downplay your post but unfortunately it is todays reality. Episode of south park about freemium games crossed my mind a lot lately ;)
Doesn't have to say we should accept it as a community tho.