Agree.
And true. Seems this point is somewhat omitted... what a mistake.
This recalls me those times when we had "stable and trunk" branches in eA. IMO separating Pre-RE on its own branch, is, a better -suitable- way of saying that you are gonna kill it.
Guys these* are not the best times to do -radical changes- like the one you are discussing here (About Pre-RE. I'm not refering about GIT move). Remember that there is another emu option now that is preserving Pre-RE. The only difference for now, between each projects is: a strong community backing here, that you surely will put on the fence with this move.
So I will say it simple. You want to take the risk and loose your "consumers", for a better "way of coding"?, then, sure do it =P. Not a good idea for me.
I am totally agree with this guy!