It didn't get shot down, there was heavy debating but opinions were pretty much split 50/50. What I find the most strange is how people are willing to argue over something they love or hate with no compromise at all, which kinda defeats the whole purpose of a debate. Why not meet somewhere in the middle, changing free aim enough so I can still repair my tanks with it or something?
I'd call 'not making it through' shot down... I'm well aware the idea came up and was talked about.
I'm.. also not seeing an issue with awareness here. Third person and 130 FOV is about as much situational awareness as it gets, so long as you're at least mildly paranoid and look around yourself every once in awhile.