I don't think too many people have an issue with optimistic predictions.
The ridiculous overreaction when those predictions don't come true, on the other hand...
I can tell you one group with a very informed opinion as well as a definitive preference on the turf/grass issue...
...that being the guys who have to play on it.
Looked it up...2030
Mind you, that doesn't necessarily surrender the players from going on strike if there's an important enough issue to fight for.
It'd be a pretty big surprise though.