FFXIV was made for ME!...and that's what is wrong with it.

[Kirith]

I could write a long post about how bad most of these ideas are and why

Then write it. You're just saying "this is bad" without explaining why.

one thing you said caught my attention as to why it would be futile:

You find the game bland an uninteresting, you don't feel connected to your avatar or city etc.

Have you considered the fact that: You may just not like the game?

Sure it's not finished but, if you don't even like any character you make, or can't feel a connection to anything; you might just not like the game in general lol.

I for one feel deeply connected to my avatar, my city, my linkshells...etc etc...ect....

I imagine it's all on your point of view; to me the game world is full of wonder to explore; I know many would disagree, but I invite them to come Travel with Ol'Jake some time.

So you're saying the idea is futile because the game looks bland to him and not to you. You're therefore implying most other people don't find the game bland. I obviously don't have a statistic, but something tells me you are the one who is wrong.

I know someone who can stare at a marmot in Blackbrush and have their day made, but most people aren't that easy to entertain.
As a player i felt the world was bland from day 1. You probably just like bland things, can find simple things interesting or make your own content by roleplaying. It is actually a remarkable skill to be able to do so, but please realize you are a minority.