It's fairly obvious this should be fixed - I don't know why it needed a debate thread. It's not like it would go unfixed if everyone decided they wanted to keep it anyway.
I think the reason it has spawned debate is because the bug has been in Blockland for so long that it almost appears to be intentionally left in, so much so that numerous saves have incorporated the bug into their gameplay.
The fact that its been around so long just creates questions about why it still exists.. "Is Badspot aware of it?", "Does Badspot have more pressing priorities?","Is the bug difficult to fix and can Badspot fix it without remaking parts of the game", "Is the glitch intentional?" or "Does Badspot approve of the glitch?"
I think that whatever the reason for the bug having existed for so long, the general view is that it is best removed if possible, and that the feature be remade in the form of an Add-on if it's wanted by some users.