Why is the FFXIV fanbase so stubborn and resistant to change?

[Malakhim]

"11. Would you welcome changes to FINAL FANTASY XIV that would drastically alter the rules already set in Eorzea?
85.2% - Yes"

6. What is your biggest expectation for the newly restructured development team?
72.4% - An Overhaul to fundamental gameplay aspects

85.2%; 72.4%

You conveniently left out question 7, which was the one pertaining to his original point. Good show.

Not that I like to use those polls for anything.