A) I am one of those who have planned according to the old regime (trained an SF myself) and I wouldnt mind a change as it would help me a lot in the future.
B) If it helps to grow the community and keep the inexperienced managers in the game (training system is not so "easy" as it is not very logical) I would appreciate such a change.
Why aren't you a Gm anymore? You were my 3rd favourite GM. What happened?