What makes you think just because it has always gone that way, that it should go that way now too? Destiny is something new, a project. So let it be a project and see what they come up with. No, they shouldn't transfer all the items into the new expansion. BUT they should offer an upgrade path(A long and difficult one). Most exotics offer something unique, that reinforces differing play styles. They add to the game. Take them away, and you're limiting the game instead of expanding. Though I'd like to start anew as well, they shouldn't limit anything in this already restricted setting. If they're going to add the upgrade paths, I hope they hold it until 1 month before the first DLC.