Yes. FFXI brings shame to FFXIV. I hope, REALLY hope SE pulls their head out and takes a look at the market around them. Players these days have usually experienced the "OLD SCHOOL" gameplay for a long time.

As a game developer, it is your JOB to be able to make a game sell. Sells only happen when people like your product.

BOTTOM LINE: The customer is always right. No one is going to buy your crap if it fails to meet or surpass current trends in a unique way. You need to frikin listen to EVERY suggestion as if it were your last hope SE. WE ARE THE GAMERS, we know what we want.