1. Well actually insert your own favorite piece of gear 2. This game has two different communities: on one hand you have 3million+ gp veterans, who are the only one who benefits from newly released...
I think OP is asking for a game model like SWTOR, the MMO. In that game its possible to reach the endgame content within 2 days if you're playing during the XP bonus times.
I think OP wants everyone to be on equal ground at all times?
I get wanting to help others and all but at some point you take away the point of the game and it starts getting really socialist.