I suspect the whole issue comes down to what an individual wants as content. If the amount of that content an individual wants to do is reduced then that individual will see it as a "crap update." For a different person the patch might be just fine as they are busy doing other things that they find valuable (whatever it might be).

I would not be the least bit surprised if SE and CB3 have detailed statistics on how many characters engage with which content and for exactly how long. They would be stupid not to collect and analyze that data. Then use it to plan future content.

Given that I would say that someone who is dissatisfied with the amount of content they want to play should do is engage more with that content and get everyone you can find engaged with that content. The idea being to drive up the numbers and thereby get the company to look at adding more in the future. That will take work but it could be done if there are enough people actively doing it. Just remember that the content is planned and work begun a couple of years before it is released so we are getting content now that was begun a couple of years ago.

If unwilling to play that sort of long game then yes the best option is to vote with your wallet and find something else to play.

Like any company its all stats driven, be it player engagement or money coming in. When the stats shift you will see changes.

As for YoshiP telling us to play other things. I for one like that I don't have to devote 2-6 hours a day every day to this game. I can play other games or spend time in real life without really missing out on anything I care about. I find that refreshing and it keeps me from burning out on the game.