Well the history simply is that many people did not agree. And you simply
For any decision there would be many people that disagree. But we have to end is somewhere and not rehash it endlessly.
are unhappy with the current state, so either convince them with technical
arguments or change the current state.
Myself and others explained reason for this decision many times, with detailed technical arguments. I am unable to say something new on the matter, unless some new questions are asked. I don't know what else I can do to convince anybody who didn't listen to these arguments.
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