Quote Originally Posted by Amnmaat View Post
Community: We want more things to do!
SE: Gives you an optional event
Community: I hate events! I want to finish it in 2 days and go back to asking for more events

Well then...
I think you're missing the point of some of the complaints. People want things to do, but they also want to be suitably rewarded for their time. This event isn't isn't exactly rewarding, much less engaging. It's busywork. That's all it is.