I mentioned this in another thread, I don't understand how they could not have foreseen zombie being used as a "paper" tank from the way they designed its kit mechanics. I mean it was kind of really obvious based on the way the character was made that it was meant to die a lot. If it was a strong and durable shield wall type tank like KRU, Gen Kenobi, or Shoretrooper and was still able to resurrect itself indefinitely so long as other NS were alive than NS teams would literally be unstoppable, especially with zetas. Ultimately whether it's a geared zombie or paper one is irrevlant as either way it is serving its purpose of taking hits & focus away from other NS teammates.
To whoever said that players who geared their zombie should be rewarded (sorry forgot to hit quote be4 i started typing) i have to respectfully disagree with you. Those who chose to use a paper zombie as opposed to a geared zombie saw a different use for a character and its unique mechanic. Meaning they thought outside the box and employed a strategy for a tank outside the norm. There's nothing wrong with that and they are simply employing a different player strategy. If the developers say that it was not intended to be used this way than they dropped the ball when developing the mechanic and i don't think players should be penalized for that. That of course is just my personal opinion.