The market and the expectations of MMOs and gaming in general is changing. SE has to change along with it. The reason why you feel like games should be the way they were many years ago is because you have fond memories of that time. However, one thing is always true when people have strong feelings towards situations like this. You were younger.

WoW affected a different generation of gamers who will pick up a new MMO in the future and say that it can't compare. Of course it can't. Aside from all of the content and user friendly systems it had, you go to when you had your most fun during your adolescence or early adulthood.

The reason why I mention all of this is you look like you're stuck and it's understandable as to why. However, you have to expect these gaming companies to take a hint at what is catching on and what the new standards are in gaming. It's their business to do this. Not keep games in the bubble that is your nostalgia.