To me it looks like people are taking more time to argue then to explain what they want to say lol.

Now I haven't played FFXIV for any good amount of time... can't really run it lol and i'm picky so I refuse to lower the graphics lol but thats not the point. The point though is that they are implementing quest and storyline quests and more and more quests to do in order to level up with. I don't know if you have read the future update list and the letters but what I got from them is that they want to incorporate both leveling types. They are focusing on grinding at the moment cause thats what people are asking for(I would assume mostly the veteran FFXI players who like I kinda enjoy that system.)

Also like I said they are implementing new quests that you can do while leveling so its not a total bore. Like in FFXI, you could start doing different content the higher level you got, like Promyvion at lvl 30 ish. You are not forced to level level level. Pick a different class or level a craft. Also just be patient. I don't know if you noticed but the game has essentially gone back into beta lol so they still working out the kinks.