That may not be necessary. It wouldn't be that difficult to code so that you can include both areas in your Latest Posts load.
You're probably right, but if being able to exclude areas through setting preferences couldn't silence the whiners, I don't see how old-timers like me will make any difference in the shiney new format.
Personally, I can see why these changes were held until AFTER the fundraiser. I bet more than a few of us already have "buyer's remorse."