Also, the problem with this argument is that it's circular. It basically posits,"your problem with Final Fantasy isn't the game, it's you", but at that point any criticism can't be lobbied at the game at all. After all, everyone has subjective preferences. It's okay to say,"I think peoples experiences with FF colors how they see it" but it's another thing to say something like,"you are only comparing it to other games and you are the true problem." Which is utterly ridiculous and banal. Can you ever make a legitimate critique against it if that's the case? Unless we are to fall into an infinite regress, you have to come some time to admit that criticisms can be legitimate. This is the problem with fan arguments.
Also, this should all remind you of another famous property: Star Wars. TLJ defenders say people don't like the movie because of "their expectations" but many have criticized the movie for the themes it conveys, the messages it explores, and its overall tone.
There's certainly a part of fandom that essentially boils down to,"IT'S NOT FOR YOU ANYMORE, PLEASE STOP SAYING BAD THINGS!" Which is why any time you criticize a fan favorite on reset or old neo gaf people would be like,"if you don't like it then just leave!"
This all leads to an environment that is hostile to criticism and discussion that only values praise where people only ever have good things to say about the property. It's fanboy nonsense.