So. I just had a great night, got to level 80, made about 7g in a few hours, and had some fun. I'm messing around in WvW when I get a new build notice. I say screw it, log out, and play Borderlands 2 for a bit. I'm in skype with a buddy who was doing CM story, and he starts talking about how much harder things are with pugs. Then he starts to notice that they buffed some of the mobs. Ends up taking his group about 45 minutes, and costs him roughly 10 silver. We keep telling him they must've buffed the experience or at least the cash, so he should just finish up.
Finally, he finishes the final boss, who is, once more, easier than the trash (sound familiar?) and he receives a whopping 2kxp, and... Get this, 90 copper. 90 copper even for a 10-15 minute run is shit, even at level 55. It seems that they more or less decided to slap anyone who was enjoying the ability to MAKE money and level quickly in a game for once directly in the face. Oh, and I would've posted this on their forums, but apparently it is having issues allowing people to log in. Cool story, Anet.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the game. I really do. But now it seems to be going back to the familiar song of raping any chance of gaining wealth even remotely easily. Dungeons should be WORTH running, not a chore.