To be honest, the early adopters always feel miffed when the newcomers have it easier, better, and cheaper than they did. It's a jealousy that can't be cured, no matter what product you're dealing with.

All we're witnessing here is the cane-wagging of old guard end-gamers saying how they had to walk to rank 50 wearing a heavy pack, climbing uphill in the snow (both ways!), and how these new rank 50 characters can't appreciate hard work...