Same here, doesn't affect me either, since I only play 1 or 2 hours...but locking EXP was a stupid change. But dumb changes are par for the course with this game with every update. On paper I think it's great idea though, but like with most things with this game, it just needs some tweaking...Making faction points universal was a welcome change though!
Ultimately, MSE will correct things, shame we'll have to wait weeks, But I'm used to this s*** by now with every update lol. Enjoy the salt mines here in the meanwhile, cause I know I am.