I'd suggest you zoom out, look at your nym, and stick to it, "don't believe the hype". The hype is around a technical misunderstanding of the expression "filters work". Filters DO work keeping spam off YOUR OWN node. They DO NOT work in keeping spam off the chain. The proposed change improves the overall network, while taking some choice away from node runners. Core's task isn't to give maximum freedom to node runners (they have maximum freedom anyway, because open source). Their task is to keep the network in the best possible condition. Given that spam prevention only works for nodes, but never for the network, their decision is technically 100% sound.

don't stop asking questions id be suss anyone that tells you to stop asking questions, you're allowed to ask questions, they don't have to answer if they don't want there's lots of info around from lots angles so asking questions can help clarify points , or develop deeper understanding you do you and good luck ✌