For myself, I take a step back to check whether or not the inconsistency in question wrongfully aids progression or the ability to get "major" gear.
Grabbing a few free plat off guards for those in the know, while it's still wrong
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.], isn't going to effect "the world" much and can stay classic until the change inevitably comes and gets rid of it.
Abusing a bug or unrefined spell/ability that can allow people to duo/solo things that should not and were never intended to be killed by that few people on the other hand... nerfbat inc!
Hopefully the Devs are using the same principles, because it feels like the most common sense approach to me.