I'm having trouble understanding the instant decision of some to disable auto updates because of this release. The background update feature is extraordinarily successful for both core and plugins.

It has undoubtedly prevented a significant number of site security exploits. I understand frustration over the small percentage of sites that took hit, but let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Leaving sites vulnerable for the sake of convenience is a bad risk gamble, imo.

There is a better way to resolve the kinks in system folks.