One for all and all for one - 2

The issue isn't about discussing the timer; it's quite obvious that with a timer available, a competent player will check everything they have at least 30 times. A slow-witted newbie or just a slowpoke (and there are plenty of those) will sit and wait for free time in the battle, and might even go make some tea and use the restroom... Undoubtedly, a chess timer saves overall time and is optimal. I don't see any advantages for playing to win with a SOD timer; you mention them, but don't provide any arguments, so the advantages seem rather mythical... But there are plenty of disadvantages, and I think 80% of the forum can confirm what I'm saying. I'm just suggesting a truly equal alternative: since there are two games, let both players decide on their preferred timer color!
P.S. And punishing such "slowpokes" is nonsense. Some people are just naturally slow or haven't learned yet. Let the timer punish them. Depriving them of playing in the tournament won't teach them much, but missing a turn will, because personal opinion and a technical rule are perceived very differently.

I'm telling you - talk about these people, and we'll find ways to speed them up, but the timer isn't the issue.