I dont see why this is seen as a whine - I here advocate more xp not less! I also have little reason to dislike people winning through xp as I have never been close to winning either through xp or through value so I don't really care how others to it - my own playstyle of sending lots of deffleets does not lend itself to either. If I was attempting to boost the chances of me winning then I would be asking for def xp to be given a big boost... now I mention it how about it?
What needs changed about salvage - you think we need more or less? I dont really see what the link is between being able to steal xp is and any change to salvage, please enlighten me.