Crimson Jazz
Well, there's a huge difference: They still worked for the orbs. You also have to keep in mind that with the game expansion comes new rings, which means you'd probably not be keeping the exact same ring sets at that time. Hence, more need for normal orbs.
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Well, like you said if they already have this huge collection of orbs then they'll already have enough for the new rings.
@Keito Many people reacted terribly to the soul binding of rings as well, but it's pretty ok now. Going to your homework example. You're doing the same homework assignment over and over again. It's only going to get you so far in the class. Eventually the class moves on to new material and that no longer helps you. A good deal of these orbs are being gained by just repeatedly farming the shallow seas.
Also as SoulSkourer stated. There could be a way to convert orbs. But I think it should be done at some kind of loss. Similar to how you don't gian all the orbs back when you salvage rings.