It's a shame that Indie which has no real advantages to begin with is being nerfed in this latest patch. This will end up forcing players who want to join a team greater than 5 will be forced to join OPFOR or BLUFOR, which will (like tonight) end up having a group of "OPFOR" players being unable to join.
While I understand the definition of Independent, I enjoy having intense fights between 3 factions. As it stands it more often just ends up being OPFOR camping strategic points. The 5+ difference that was introduced for the teams is a great and much needed addition.
If you don't want competition that the latest patch has achieved this outcome.