To some degree, OP, you do have a point -- but I've played enough budget MMOs to know that FFXIV isn't nearly as egregious as you're making it out to be.
I've played some seriously thin and cheap budget MMOs in my time. FFXIV is not nearly as bad as some of the hot garbage I've sat through before.

Not sure why you talk like you know the decision-making process and plans of the company, though. You sound VERY certain of what is at best some educated speculation.