To The Community: Congratulations, you got what you wanted

[Lexa]

@Mayson

One thing that also is a problem with the idea of perfectly balancing everything…

No one said that balancing has to be perfect.

@Mayson

… is that a community of gamers can move into the habit of lobbying for nerfs for playstyles that are not overtuned, perfectly functional and just look very strong when mastered.

Are you suggesting that the flamer was only strong when mastered?
What mastering? The flamer is the least skill-based weapon in the game.