So, I get why they may have left the COP in maybe they thought it was going to help all the other players get a chance at this event?
I wouldn't know as I am a pretty laid back casual player, Heck I don't even know how to add all these costume effects or where you get them I think the very last major addition I was actively trying to take part in was way back when they added the new world but I can not find that quest anywhere in my quest log for finishing it..
There are a ton of things I still don't know and some of the info isn't on wiki for example... When you port into Pront that npc there that has the the name "Travler" I got no idea what he's there for.. How to enchant gears the list goes on and on..
Anyways, That would be my guess as to why it's still here, But that's just one guess lol the other one is pretty lame you know the part about where being lazy kicks in but wanting to make money so copy and paste events from prior years..
As for the fixes well lol if they can't add anything new for events and have to keep pulling a Hollywood and remake which pretty much means copy and paste whatever they want sounds good to them, disregard the communities suggestion and pleas for help regarding everything from sprites to costumes... Regardless of the lack of everything you'd think if they wanted to keep making money especially during holiday seasons which if you research doesn't take much many games really go all out for the holidays especially the ones around this time of year because it's the season where many people get that holiday paycation for a few weeks and most franchises know this and adapt accordingly and profit massively. However these are also games that may encounter a bug here or there but are fixed within 24hrs emergency maint ect..
Regardless of all the complaining myself included lol I simply wanna throw out a Merry Christmas to all not just the staff so...
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! To you all and be safe and stay warm!