The Future of THM

[Zalasta]

http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/2011/03...er-white-mage/

FYI: I'm not alone in my views :P

And that's fine, you're allowed to have your views. By that link that you posted, they could be an offensive white mage at best. There's still the questioning behind giving CON the curaga and raise spells...

CON can still get Black Mage. They have the elemental spells, which, as you said, are defining spells of a Black Mage.

At the moment, THM is a very offensive class. For party play, it would only make sense to build on that. But that doesn't mean they will be the Black Mage.
THM is a good single target healer, but CON outshines them in group heals.

Meh, SE can do what ever the hell they want with their classes. I'll just play the job that suits my style best.

Speculation ftl...