Stop the drama and get to the root of the issue

[Wynn]

You obviously have no idea what crafters are taking issue with. It is not about simplifying recipes. We ALL know that was needed. SE is taking it too far by removing ALL parts, which are grind recipes for crafter leveling. They are also gutting our guildmark abilities without any sign as to whether these will get another use or if we wasted marks on them. They are not addressing the real problems with crafting and people who hate it will still hate it because the process is exactly the same. Get a clue please.

[Sephrick]

You obviously have no idea what crafters are taking issue with. It is not about simplifying recipes. We ALL know that was needed.

Well, the majority of posts I've read have focused on the reduction in complexity of recipes. While I do feel I touched on the other points, I'll reiterate.

SE is taking it too far by removing ALL parts, which are grind recipes for crafter leveling.

While it's true they are going to begin the process of gradually weeding out unnecessary parts, the "supply and replenishment objectives" show that there's a chance they're considering alternative means by which crafters may accumulate the necessary points to rank up.

Plus, a reduction in the overall number of ingredients will result in some recipes opening up as grind opportunities.

It's often said, when one door closes another is opened.

They are also gutting our guildmark abilities without any sign as to whether these will get another use or if we wasted marks on them.

Again, they've made sure to highlight that they're working on other uses. In the mean time, many recipes requiring them may still be around until at least 1.20.

As I mentioned in my OP, Yoshi-P stated that there will be a buy back period for guild mark abilities in the event that they are negatively impacted by any changes. So even if the book is rendered useless, the guild marks -- and thus the invested time -- still will be of use to the player.

They are not addressing the real problems with crafting and people who hate it will still hate it because the process is exactly the same.

What are the real issues then? This was the point of my OP. Those quick to criticize the suggested changes aren't offering any alternatives. They just want to protest and are insisting things stay exactly as they are.

That doesn't suggest there's any issue at all. The majority of posters I have seen want the system as is.

Get a clue please.

I believe I've sufficiently displayed the fact that I have quite a grasp on the topic.