The devs explanation:
"this class is my main = buff"
"This class is not my main = nerf"
"this build is so difficult, I only want to press 11111 = nerf"
"I like camp axe with firebrand = nerf scepter"
"Catalyst gives boons and dps = nerf"
"mechanist and firebrand gives boons and dps = its OK"
We need people in balance discussion with knowledge in all classes, not someone with 2k hours with firebrand. Anet, play your game.