Hmmm... we've got all sort of gamers here. So opinions will be an open fire.
I personally don't like this "jump straight to the end stuff". One of things that made me leave WoW was that "How did I get here? How to follow the story progression without markers/lead?"
I enjoy to savor the journey, going right to the end would make stuff get cold fast.
But, that is my POV.
By the replies, I shall say that you were used to a X content and way of adm it while here the progression values it all. Just a question to adapt, you will get there.