SE: Holding back information won't stop criticism, it will only delay it and is bad.

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Because if enough people voice their opinions against what SE thinks is the "best course moving forward" they have been known to change.



Announced in Mid April, implemented in Late May, and had to reverse course in June shortly after implementation because of massive backlash.

Yes, but there's nothing wrong with waiting until after implementation to listen to feedback as FFXIV is not a fixed game and can be patched.