The thing in FT, 1K usually do most of the talking and 1P do most of the reading

As 1P, you have to understand is they have basically created 1P+.

If you compare the current "Enhancement" with Delta SkyMiles Masterplan, you will see DL Gold do not have SkyTeam lounge (in a 4-tier elite system).

It is a doubt that if United will drop *G to *S (which you will lose all extra baggage allowance as well as lounge access).

The good thing is the rest of *A carrier do not do that (put 2nd tier in a lower alliance elite level).