Here is the simple truth Magic Mal, SE does not care anymore! SE is not doing its best to keep FF14 relevant in comparison to Blizzard is with WoW or other MMOs. I have been saying exactly what you have been saying since the last patch of ARR in relation to no new changes we got from HW and during that time, I was trolled...insulted and belittled by the "White Knights" that will defend this game no matter how flawed it is. So if you want some advice from a person who was here way before you saying the same thing as you...don't waste your time! You will either be ostracized by the community or told to GG from FF14 for merely voicing your opinion.

P.S. I totally agree with your statement about raiders! They are killing the game. I hate WoW now but at least they learned early that casuals are the heart of this game...not the 5% who want nothing more than a Epen to show to others as the mainstay of all the clashback to any form of change to their "elitism" status. Good luck to you and I am hoping SE will actually listen to you this time.(Doubt it)