How is anyone fine with the 4-month patch delivery schedule?

[Veranolth]

But they already have a proven track record in this game to back that up. The list that comes to mind instantly:

#1 Housing - The demolition timer added post-release was a classic gotcha trap.

#2 Cash Shop - Originally only had plans to add a few items every so often. Now it is 5-10 items every month or more.

#3 Event items - The first events gave items that you could trade / buy / sell at any time. Now every item is untradable and the only way to get it is a year after the event for $.

The dev team is great but there is no denying SE will do anything that they can to milk this game forever.

First off you went on a different tangent and even added more hyperbole with stating they add 5 to 10 items on the cash shop every month which is not even true. Second off, if you're going to prove a point, don't be hyperbolic.

Besides Yoshi P said why they're delaying the patch cycle by 2 more weeks and honestly I don't think it's such a huge deal. I got a house in-game too but I'm one of those that never unsubs and only plays XIV, but for someone that has a house and wants to take a break and unsub I'd imagine if they really care to keep their house they'll take a couple weeks break so that they can come back to stop the demolition timer (auto-demo is after 45 days iirc) and then leave again for a couple more weeks if they want to.