The fact that it was released as a free-to-play game, then after it has drawn you in enough, you realize that in order to continue, you'll have to pay... or like you've mentioned, play for 10 years, has put me off a bit.
I don't like the fact that they draw you in with the 'free game.' Rather make it paid for then from the getgo.
!CTP
Like I said, I'm fine with playing for 10 years. I'm a fan of Diablo 2. In it, even in hardcore (the hero dies only once and loses everything), I went to the highest level.
But then there was no donation ...