It's hardly surprising. GoDaddy has been doing shady tactics for years, the first thing I do when I get a client that uses them is to migrate elsewhere.
Helping gullible people to get godaddy-free and move to more transparent and cost-efficient service was necessary first step.
The difference was huge and they agreed to change.
While its not strictly fair, it offered a clear & tangible difference to the client to help them make that leap.