Is the MMO and single player FF fanbase divided?

[Voltyblast]

I won't lie, I jumped into FFXIV because I was hoping it would renew my love for the franchise, as I stopped bothering with the series after playing FFXII (it was the most disappointing game for me, so disappointing that I can't play it for more than an hour!)....and sadly it didn't renew at all, so I mostly play the game for the MMO aspects until I get tired and move on. I also have other games of the franchise with me but I barely play them anymore: the burnout was too big!

I know the references for most of the "fan service" in this game but I'm more of an Atlus/Gust fan so it doesn't really affect me, although I like how the classes are inserted into the game (despite the fact I don't follow the stories). I mean come on, everyone likes ninjas and that alone is quite the seller....not for me because I'm a dirty thief but still a good seller for all those ninja fans!