I kinda wish they wouldn't announce your scores to the wold either =/ but that's another matter entirely
My biggest thing is: What will happen when it's so huge it's a 12 hour event? 8 is already FAR TOO LONG imho, but what happens when it's even bigger? (Maybe that's why splitting us up for item is the end of the world XD)
Edit: @_@ Meh, I'm obviously tired and incapable of thought. Nerfing classes or requiring pvp isn't the answer though. Changes to the event overall need to be made.