FFXIV dungeons are a little bit too linear?

[Squrilruler]

I mean, you're right, but at least we'd have the option. We don't have any choice right now but to follow he straight line to the end.

But why? If people are going to do it once and be done, for 30 extra minutes in this one area, what is the point? Would the time not be better spent on something else that will be utilized more?