Excessive statistic modification does make the game a bore after a while, although it does have its uses in breeze farming - speaking from personal experience.
That being said, I think most of us here share a similar opinion on the issue - some use it, others abuse it.
Personally, I have a God toon for both Standard and Hardcore, but the others use modified gear at most with minimal Paragon point expenditure.
It is a shame to see the system abused is such a way by a minority within a community such as ours, but it is to be expected within such in the long run.
That being said, I think most of us here share a similar opinion on the issue - some use it, others abuse it.
Personally, I have a God toon for both Standard and Hardcore, but the others use modified gear at most with minimal Paragon point expenditure.
It is a shame to see the system abused is such a way by a minority within a community such as ours, but it is to be expected within such in the long run.