I shall make my comments for they have as much worth as yours. However, I would appreciate it if the direct personal comments would remain your personal thoughts. I have been courteous and supportive of this community, but if it devolves into ad hominem attacks ("Stop pissing and moaning because your ship isn't the best capship out there anymore") (Dab) let's say, it is fortunate that all concerned are seperated by space and time. In addition, the balance you are refering to shall never be met. There will always be a new strategy and maneuver. My whole point is to enjoy the game instead of tinkering until its essence and worth is sucked dry. Design and create, but let the cards land where they may. It is the Great Game.
In conclusion, I am not telling anyone they are wrong I am zealously advocating to keep the Frigate as it was, where as, it is others fearing their precious vessels would no longer be "the best capship." Case in point, " (Igiss) Removal of level 10 shields from Frigates was one of the requests I got for the new version." So, as to "pissing and whining" who cast the first stone?
My compliments
OsoRojo
P.S. My thanks Ant (His post below). Plus, being a Beta version there is still a chance to regain what was lost. So I shall continue my advocacy until the final curtain.