This is a horrible idea. And the backlash was inevitable, as it's taking away a freedom. And I know the game's fine tuners are against the whole cycling process of improvements and DEFCON etc. but really it adds a fun angle for alliances organized and dedicated enough to pull it off.
And DEFCON 2, 3 and 4 are useless. This change has got to go.
Sorry. I say it cuz I love you admin.