I think the issue of sockets could be simply resolved with a cap to CHD - as they were discussing during development.
If you hit max or close to it from other gear, than you are less inclined to roll out a primary affix on a weapon for a socket. The extra LoH or thorns damage would be nice, but not as attractive as primary stat/vit/weapon dmg bonus, etc.
Or if you do decide to do that, it isn't a feeling that revolves around the word mandatory - its more a play style choice.
And Ruksak is right; sockets shouldn't be considered a primary affix.
If you hit max or close to it from other gear, than you are less inclined to roll out a primary affix on a weapon for a socket. The extra LoH or thorns damage would be nice, but not as attractive as primary stat/vit/weapon dmg bonus, etc.
Or if you do decide to do that, it isn't a feeling that revolves around the word mandatory - its more a play style choice.
And Ruksak is right; sockets shouldn't be considered a primary affix.
Monkalicious: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/OptimusPrime-12194/hero/79139477