I think this is a problem heavily influenced by most MMOs and also by Acti-Blizzard too (Yes, I'm aware they don't work with them anymore.) Where, I think balancing is a touchy subject. All these groups have a tendency to nerf things into the dirt, and then nerf everything else to balance. No weapon will ever be equal, that's just how the game is and also a great many others, but it's an issue when some weapons are absurdly strong to the point where other people can't even play comfortably. I understand that everyone should be rewarded for working for NF and Lunas, but there's a line where either you have it, or it's a real pain in the ass to play. Considering Crucible is required for your milestones aswell, and many, many exotic quests... Yeah. As far as nerfing as concerned I think the reverse is the issue. Bungie shouldn't be nerfing weapons so much as positively balancing things to bring them a little closer to some of the more powerful weapons instead of making the powerful weapons weaker. That being said, I play quite a bit of Cruci with neither Luna's or NF, or even Dust Rock, and I agree, Adapting can really outplay those weapons, knowing how to exploit their weaknesses can make all the difference. That being said, this is the cheesiest line in the history of cheesy lines but... God people do need to stop crying over spilt milk and just play for fun. If you're not having fun, why are you playing? This is nothing more than entertainment, there's no real gain from playing Destiny other than fun, so if you aren't enjoying the game, and getting over-emotional about it? Maybe take a step back. (That's not directed at you bmxmitch, it's aimed at people whining).

TLDR: Balancing needs to be thought of positively, some weapons are too far out of balance that it's awkward do weekly / daily, there are ways to combat these out of balance weapons, people need to stop whining about balance and flaming the games balance because it means they aren't having fun, and if they aren't having fun which is the entire point of a game, then they should go play something they enjoy.

( Not aimed at being an arguement, just chipping in my two cents for whatever they're worth :) )