You may have heard of a mod known as Distant Horizons (CF and Modrinth).
If you haven't, then basically, the mod adds LODs (Level-of-Detail chunks) to the game, allowing one to greatly increase their effective render distance by creating lower detail chunks farther away. While this mod can be...
My opinion might not count for much since I'm new, but I'll say this:
I think both sides have valid arguments. While some of the perks may be advantageous, the majority are cosmetic or have alternatives. However, blocking voice chat behind a paywall is rather pointless and kind of frustrating...