They've already got the loot list that isn't classic. I'm not necessarily saying they should remove the hybrid penalty, but that is a big precedent for altering the classic state of affairs. Let's not lose sight of why they made that change though. The loot list removes the incentive for sufficiently determined people to hog what ever camps are to be listed. If enough camps got hogged, it's possible to envision a situation where many people get frustrated and quit, feeling they can't accomplish anything worthwhile in game. A little bit of classic anarchy is sacrificed in the name of making the game playable for the gainfully employed.
So, following the reasoning which led to that change, the question is: will the hybrid xp penalty result in a substantial number of people not playing who would otherwise play? Probably not. The penalty is stupid and painful and a big waste of everyone's time, but no one is going to walk because of the hybrid penalty. That being said, I think it would be LESS inconsistent to remove the hybrid xp penalty than it would be to remove guise/manastones because you know a substantial number of people wouldn't bother playing if cool limited time items weren't included.
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