I liked the idea at first, and I kind of still do, but Exotic pieces should ignore that rule.

Like, I really want to use the Void exotic sword on my Titan, I believe from Warmind DLC? Maybe that was the Lightning one. Regardless, Swords are a Lightning base. Which in general I am fine with, and I love the Lightning exotic sword, especially as a cancer Arc titan. But why should I be penalized for my Void sword and armor because "Swords are lightning only". Make the rule apply to Legendaries only. And Exotic Armor, regardless of Element, should be able to equip any element armor mod, or at least ONE armor mod that doesn't belong to that type, and keep the others bound to the standard rule.

This would give us more options (ideally) to diversify our builds, and would ease a lot of the common complaints some people have, while also appeasing people like me who like the systen but just don't think it is inclusive enough.

If people still don't like it, then sure scrap it. But baby steps.