I mean the stance shouldn't change at all, there's 15 more sources then what the bug report even lists. It doesn't balance out the class by any means, gaining 17 weapon damage is equivalent to 4-5 pieces of AQ gear in Strength value alone.
It's even more of an issue at lower levels, because you can get crowd pummeler or slaghammer in your 20's and shred for 500 damage.