I see the situation as follows: almost everyone has had or still has the desire to create a clone and participate in the beginner tournament. Some people gave in to their desire, while others suppressed it, but the aftertaste inevitably remains for some time.

But, overall, I'm not against clones. If a person really wants to do this, and they are not allowed, which essentially provokes and pushes them to commit a "crime" (creating a clone), then no one removes the blame from them. What else can they do? The desire remains (and it's not that easy to get rid of it), so let them participate, even if they are significantly stronger. That will make it more interesting.