Well, it's simple
Mr Fable
If Neil = cheating, then no Neil. (For Route 1 & 2 anyway)
However, if Neil comes up with some redeeming qualities (as in not being such a slime-ball), and can "get with the friends-only thing", not actually manipulating his way.....then maybe.
BIG, really iffy, maybe....
But, currently
Neil is just a jerk. Are you planning on "re-making" Neil somehow along the way?
Why would anyone that loves Sarah, or even a loyal Sarah, subject herself to that? Makes no sense.
And on Route 3 & 4, you will still have your "hero", so all good, what's your worry?
It's our choice and we are glad we have it. Thanks for that at least.
Are you really just saying we are going to suffer less content because of that, and that there won't be a proper balance between routes? And it is mostly just "The Neil Show"?