I was waiting for this post. I was thinking of writing one myself, but ... better not. You said it all.
There are a few people I respect who seem happy about it, but I think their reasons are myopic—or, at the very least, disconnected. You see, the idea of temporary pain for long-term gain only makes sense if you're not already drowning, if you can actually survive the "temporary" part.
This says it all.
I'll be waiting for your take on it too. I'm sure its dying to come out.
I'm biting my tongue honestly.