First of all - Why do you assume that - just because you don't like it - "most people" don't do it?

In fact I barely know anyone who hasn't done Gold Saucer at this point. Not all spent ages in there but even those people who barely visit this place should have some MPG. And even if they don't - it was said many many times - it is pretty easy to get MPG.

Heck, the event started yesterday. You got several weeks to gather the MPG. You could ONLY do the Fashion Report which takes TWO MINUTES once a week and you will be able to get the mount (and several other cool things) long before the event stops.

Ofc, if you need that mount right now - yeah, than it is a pain in the butt.

They had several Options for the Mount. They could gated it behind a trial (like Rathalos) or just put it up in the mogstore (which honestly from a marketing PoV would be what I had done). They basically give it away for free. My heart just skipped a beat when I heard that you can get it for minimal effort.

And still there are people complaining. Never cease to be amazed with this community.