There are 3 options: the standard HW rules (which probably won't be further developed), improved HW rules, or Fresh mod.
In my opinion, the middle option is the best, so I don't understand the outrage.
Believe me, most people don't express their opinion on the forum. They either complain in private messages or simply leave silently.
Therefore, if there is a desire to make Fresh mod the default, then any significant change should not be the default, but moved to the section of optional additions, for those who like it.
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