Maybe I'm reading this differently, but isn't this the perfect solution?

- If you want it, you can have it.

- If you don't, you aren't forced to.

- It's opt-in

This will probably be pilloried — as it appears to already be here — since I suspect the #RIPTwitter damage is already done, but this does sound like a reasonable compromise. New feature that might get more people using and engaging in the system but won't change anything for people who don't want it. How is this not a win-win?