Because I prefer cooperative play over competitive play and because I don't care to associate with the kind of people who tend to PvP in these games. The problem with PvP is the PvPers. :( Turn it into PvE. If I can work towards PvE goals in a fashion that assists PvP -- while not being subjected to PvP myself -- then I'd…
You'll get used to it. The initial high demand will wear off and you'll have access to the game as per normal in about a week. The costs involved in making sure this update launched smoothly are non-trivial, especially given that the current load is merely a temporary blip. Smile. It'll get better.