These forums remind me of Lord of the Flies. I'm new to forums in general, but they've sort of already sort of blown my mind. You could tell someone to "have a nice day", really mean it, and they'd post an eight page tirade about how "you can't tell them what to do".
Most people have played both games, it's only natural that people compare the two experiences. Give people some credit, it's possible to have enjoyed XI for what it was, and also enjoy XIV for what it is / is going to be.