FFXIV:ARR hasn't even been released for a year and there's already talk of making it more like the predecessor that saw its rise and gradual fall several years ago? A game that also took a few years to reach its prime? No I don't like that.
I love A Realm Reborn as it is, the variety in content that is available. There's challenging content in the form of Coil or Extreme Primals and there's easier content available too, should I not feel like getting crushed by the Weight of the Land.

In conclusion, I agree wholeheartedly with OP.