At the moment we have two types of players those who want items easy, 100%, or just given to them. Then we have the players who want to work for them, enjoy the accomplishment of attaining awesome gear, and don't mind spending time for said gear.
Perhaps we could make easymode servers for Type 1, and Work for it mode for Type 2.
This will give everyone a choice in which they want their FFXI to be played, as well as keep all happy with FFXI.