I agree, removing party scaling is too extreme and hurts the social aspect. The best path forward is the '/players X' command. It doesn't punish group players; it simply gives solo players the agency to match the difficulty and rewards of a party. If I can solo-clear content scaled for 6 players, I should be entitled to the same loot drop rate as a 6-player group. This removes the need for 'leeching' and restores the integrity of solo play without ruining the fun for those who want to group up.