Simple Question... Is there a future

I've always seen board after board of people who complain about XIV or that it is the future of the FF:MMORPG series but i have one major question...

Is there any point of playing FF:XI anymore????

I've seen the plans for XIV like expanding the game with new area's but i really want to know if we are EVER going to see a real expansion or is this game for those who've enjoyed every story line in the game going to be a pissing match for better gear once your done all of that.

Its just a simple question.

Is there a future for this game. YES OR NO??
Been asked a million times before, they just ignore it or say no immediate plans for one. Seeing how much effort and staff they are putting into FFXIV though, not a chance in hell. They don't have enough staff, money or indeed intrest atm to do it.