That's why there is almost no one discussing about stats and such in XIV. Again, everything is already written in stone, the only difference with XIV is that the player is blindfolded, while elsewhere he isn't.

Giving details about stats doesn't mean that players can "easily" understand all mechanics behind stats and damage. No one is asking to have the game internal specs sheet. You will still have to determine how to use data being given to you in order to be efficient in an encounter.

Knowing that 400 Fire Resist = -15% fire damage taken (random values) won't make you know if you have enough HP to survive Hellfire (I know it's not hard to survive, but I am taking this as an example because it's an easy mechanic), because Ifrit specs will never be revealed to the public, the exact same way it works everywhere, you are being told stats about your character but not about the monsters you are facing.

I'm tempted to say, if you don't want any extra data/formula, just don't check them and disable tooltip. Same thing in the end. You can play blindfolded if you are willing to.

(I won't even talk about stats regarding crafting (Craftsmanship / Magic Craftsmanship), cannot be more obscure than that... Sometime I really wonder what are the game designers thinking.)