Quite frankly, they all have a point. I don't see why it's neccisary to turn around and leave due to it.
Say on Earth right now, what would you do if someone turns up with three people carrying a crank machine-gun.
And then someone else walks out with a standard AK-47 which is a lot more mobile.
Why use outdated technology? Where Freelancer is not younger, but quite a bit 'older' than Starlancer in the first place.
It's a fun game out there. We have our own ships, just like every other game differs. Why not try to get involved with Discovery, rather than expecting change? It's honestly not too bad, and getting used to it is a synch since you've already been involved with Crossfire.