They are valuable, but not quite as valuable as the ones listed above. However, I'm pretty certain that they will become much more valuable over time :)
I get it. I'm trying to be optimistic. There are some features that I think could work, if done right. But, ultimately, we will just have to wait and see.
That said, I can see the update being pushed back during testing
It's harsh but true. I feel bad when I kick a player, but completing a raid with a full team of veterans is hard enough, let alone trying to do it with a low-level player.
Maybe the devs should put a minimum level requirement that prevents players who are lower than a certain level from participating.