This is all very bizarre though in keeping with the traditions of DC's web site and how DC communicates with its members ahead of a decision being implemented.
I really hope it's not the end of DC and that the suggestion that this is on an opt-in basis only stands.
Presumably M+M won't honour DC Lifetime Gold status (though in my situation it's academic really as I have three years left to run before this would be granted, assuming I continue to re-qualify for Gold).