Theres no such thing as too easy, there are alot of factors involved such as player skill and desire for immersion and following the storyline, I dont think anyone has the right to really say someone should play the game the same way as someone else.
But then I think people who are obsessed with Challenge to be guys trying to prove their manhood using games.
Thanks to all for answering though, this Reba lance sounds like it might be good for all players enjoyment and not just Hardcores.