Bad Weapons Penalty Removed?

I've seen a lot a vague references to it being removed, and I don't see the debuff anymore in-game. So I'm assuming it's gone. Can somebody please confirm? Thanks!

 

Yes, it is gone.

 

Instead of a penalty if you don't have the right weapon skill, you get bonuses when you pick it, which only apply when a weapon of that skill tree is equipped. I like the change, btw.