Anyone running knots is protesting for Bitcoin to only be used as money and I think that's an important voice - I expect builders will take it into account.
Less important data will move off-chain as it gets more expensive, don't worry - arch network and nostr are some of the paths already offering that.
However, witness data is REALLY important for transactions, and escrow functions from atomic swaps to DLCs to PSBTs and I urge knots operators to understand that.
Trustless, self-custody transactions in the real world, particularly in using bitcoin for loans, currency exchange and equity participation is incredibly important for Bitcoin as money. Throttling DeFi on Bitcoin will drive more innovation though, can't be mad :)