PvP in general hasn't been a fun experience to return to. I'm no snub pilot. I actually hate flying fighters, but when I flew them in the past I at least had fun. Now it feels like it's overly complex, and too much of a hassle to delve into for casual enjoyment. Knowing that the state of balance is what it is, its kept me from logging in and just flying around, given that even the risk of having to defend myself sucks all joy out of the experience for me right now.
It never used to. I used to love fighting in this game, even when I wasn't particularly good at it. Something about now just doesn't feel right or fun whatsoever. If I have to shoot someone, I already know I'm not going to have a good time, so why take the risk? And that's 90% of the experience ruined right there.
I don't even know what Bombers are anymore, if not just glorified SHFs with a couple extra gadgets.