I can't argue against your opinion, since I'm not you and it is specifically an opinion. However this does remind me that you are more of a console gamer than a PC gamer. Because I have been using them for around 20 years I find keyboard and mouse more natural than a gamepad and I don't know that there can be a decent gamepad control for warcraft.

This also reminds me how old fasioned World of Warcraft really is, and how much of the enjoyment really rests on playing with other like minded people. Unfortunately I think players on a free account are restricted from talking to and trading with paying players, so it can serve as an intro, but only as a solo experience.

I think you should give it another shot, but I don't expect that you will change your mind.