Listen, people will say whatever they want to say to make themselves feels better, no one can change that.
S/E is already very open with how Mog Station works: separate entity, standalone team, and there is also issue with Chinese and Korean contractor.
Nay sayer will find every thing they can dig to against Mog Station but concept remains simple: Buy it if you want it or don't buy it if you don't want to spend. It is vanity and doesn't impact the gameplay.
Stop whining about pay to increase level, it is clearly S/E gave up because too many WoW boys want a faster way in and out.
Again, buy the emote if you really want it and support a game you loved and don't buy it if you have so many issues with it.
If you are still have issue, it is your vanity at play, nothing to do with community that support Mog Station or SE