Taking into count there is a whole new system implemented, I can see how changes like this can take place. However there are 2 sengmetns of players here with two different instances, there are these players that don't possess the skill to use fast switch, or simply prefer not to, and there are these who do.
To not single out segment of players, I think the approach that should of have been taken is, add extra options, that acts like a filter, to allows these who want to still play the way they like.
That in mind, I think it was very intrusive to take the fast switch altogether from the general game (not referring to the pvp system).
Better is not to single out a group of players, unless it is absolutely necessary.
Well if you give candy to kids, then just take it away, it might just make them cry. I think if Disney really cared about it, they would of have fixed the fast switching ages ago. But they obviously don't care about fast switching. I can understand the frustration, and how it affects many players that relay on it constantly. Disney should of have blocked it ages ago, otherwise, the complains are only fair. I don't think it is really a glitch, it is an inconvenience for many, yes, but a glitch no. Putting away your weapon with Esc makes only sense (Otherwise can be considered very passive).
If people learn how to use it right, it can be considered skill, glitch is when something doesn't work as intended, this obviously has nothing to do with none-intended, in addition to have been there forever - putting up weapon and and taking it out, sounds very intended, though people can always change their minds, specially if it depends on different developers over time or different staff.
It would be interesting to see different levels of pvp or at least more options, that would take care of people's concerns. Also, I disagreed with the fast switch being taken out in general game, not necessarily in pvp
Changing things like this definitely, and drastically has a very intrusive impact on players experience.
But, with the new additions to the pvp system, it can be understandable how these changes can take place. But I till disagree in it being taken out in general game which has nothing to do with pvp.