All I know is that it was changed without any real notice, then we were told "next update", then "next content update" and now "one of the next content updates".
This is how players are lost and never return to the game, I've left other games for MUCH less and I hope not to have to abandon this one. It may be a small number of players in the long shot, but I would rather quit playing and give you the LARGE amount of money that I paid for access than being forced to start over. Especially when the MAJORITY of players had no pain even close to this to suffer though.
Another thing; If the port change was done at the same time as a global wipe (-exp & -crafting exp), then there would be ZERO issue. Instead, there is this very long thread and at least one more covering this ONE topic. At least give us a goal date instead of tossing a carrot on a stick.