The set of people who just cut away additional diodes under the theory that would unlock further features has minimal overlap with the set who can DIY replace that diode for $0.15.
I highly doubt that. Cutting away a diode means you have some tools, aren't afraid to 'void the warranty' and likely means that you know what you're doing. Those are likely people who also have a soldering iron sitting around somewhere and know how to use it.
Everybody else would have someone else cut that diode in the first place.
Everybody else would have someone else cut that diode in the first place.