i hate cav (but i do acknowledge them, the game is called MOUNT & blade) and throwing is just a thing recently, will always be a shielder no matter how much its "buffed", but i also agree with OP. respec would seem fair when big change patch like this, as mentioned, people have invested time not only into the character but many also into upgrading horse and other gear using loompoints.
yeah its a huge middle finger. or two fingers, take a pick. personally i prefer the two fingers
the amount of players on servers in primetime doesnt lie