Well, it seems that majority of today gamers dislikes challenges and just wants free gifts. It's not only Runescape problem, it's in World of Warcraft and other games too. Since it's a majority, gaming companies adapt to it, making content easier etc.
I consider myself as one of hardcore gamers. I love challenges and the feeling of achieving something. But Jagex, Blizzard and other companies ignore such gamers because they are in a minority (my guess is about 5-10%) and they will get more money from casual gamers.
It makes me sad, but it is a fact and we'll have to deal with it.
I believe that this whole thing is stupid it takes all the hard work that us legit members put into our accounts (Chaotics, high stats) and just hands that out after we just worked our butts off to get it.
...And it just so happened to come out after the new Beta Release that RUINS all of us pure and zerkers and such type of peoples hard work we put into our accounts and makes us train defence.
Another thing, this whole "Choose Your Fate" thing sounds alot like your makeing default classes (Ex: Ranger Mage Warrior) that we must choose from . . . I don't Like It.