Not a regret, there just aren't any/good all-season 21s available for the car. Anywho you are right, and while some may take your view, plenty more are just happy they can choose some differing options.
I think you are just taking an extreme negative view on this =) Also, paying for the downgrade is better than keeping an extra set of wheels laying around IMO. I already have a set of 21" DE wheels sitting in my garage haha
At least there is some more choice this time around. I don't really consider it a dick move. I did not pick the largest wheels and am fine with paying the all in price. 🤷♂️
You can start one in the off-topic lounge, even though it's semi-on topic, but it will inevitably devolve into a HUGE political debate, better left for that sub-forum =)