Oh, I get it. I've seen games that used similar systems. You're also not the first to suggest something like this here. Others have been varied exactly how they envisioned it being implemented, but the same basic idea.
It also took me a while to figure out my objection to it. Thing is, I understand that it us just my preference, however, and others might really enjoy it. With that in mind, I'm absolutely 100% behind this sort of idea if it is an option, something in the "advanced options" you set at character/farm creation. As long as everyone that wants to can and everyone that doesn't want to doesn't have to... I'm good, and I think if it makes others happy, why not?