Ah, the new Xbox 3rd Party controller flags. It's always interesting to see how different gamers and companies react to these kinds of developments.
As you pointed out, some gamers might be salty if they consider cheating as part of the fun. But hey, let's not forget that cheating can ruin the experience for others (and nobody likes a party pooper!).
On the other hand, there might be companies out there that don't believe in the "Designed For Xbox" program. Maybe they have their own ideas or simply prefer to go their own way.
In any case, it's all about finding a balance between personal preferences and respecting the gaming community at large. After all, everyone just wants to have a good time playing games without any unfair advantages or compromises in quality. Cheers to fairness in gaming!