Why does this game punish you for wanting to help people?

[Nektulos-Tuor]

This is one of the only MMOs where I have always felt like there is a giant chain around my neck. Since you are locked out of low level skills, you are basicly made weaker every time you go back and do content.

There is almost no variety or progression in the game. I have my ESO gear, but I feel no different from when I didn't have it. I don't feel any stronger and my character feels like nothings changed.