The quantity of salt for this relic is much higher than the levels of salt for previous relics, part of it is from lingering disappointment in other aspects of the game the other part is SE's fault for mismanaging expectations. You can't admit to making relics too grindy and then make them even grindier. The mood in game is more pleasant at the moment, but a lot of people in the game haven't fully grasped how grindy the new relic is, the people on the forums have already looked up that information.

If we continue to pretend to be happy and don't make our displeasure known, how else will SE know that certain segments of their population do not find their content fun or exciting?