[jorams]

> So why not just keep it as an option? Is it because 90% of current users would just do that?

They do offer it as an option, that's what the Classic Editor plugin is. It's provided by Automattic and automatically suggested when you open the plugin directory.

[dazc]

Correct, but didn't they say support would end at some near future date? This leaves it open to the whims of a random developer to provide an alternative and to continue support.

[Aeolun]

Yes. Exactly. That’s what open source is. Nobody is obliged to keep providing you with something you’ve been using.

I personally really like the new editing experience. And had been wondering why WP was so behind the times for half a decade now.

[dazc]

I suppose you are right but it just seems like one of those 'clock wasn't broke so why mend it' situations.