If it weren't broken, blizz wouldnt have fixed it in latter expansions.
And yes, it applies here. The sole reason for exp rates bump(s) was to keep players interested, which, regardless of Kronos being a new realm, a 10 year old game surely needs.
True but if you invert his poll then you would get the result of what players don't want, it is like asking. Although i answered instinctively 1x before i noticed the fact it still remains the same except 1 additional option and that you can select multiple rates.Cheros pool is different. It's about what you prefer, not what you definitely hate.