Because it comes off as “I got mine, so everything is just fine the way it is.” I know some people see housing as some sort of prestige system, even though it’s ALL RNG, and the scarcity doesn’t help that. But really, we’re all paying a sub here, we should all have the same access to content. Which is one big reason I’d like to see an instanced housing system. It’s the only real way to meet the demand, not only for a house in general on many servers, but also for the preferred size. And those in the wards with larges can still feel special while those who just want a bigger decorating space can be satisfied.

Maybe the new plan for the housing mirage will fulfill that need for a lot of people, so long as they don’t care if the inside of their house matches the outside. But it still doesn’t address the overall supply issue. A small exterior with a large interior is great, provided you can actually win a small in the first place!