I didn't see this posted elsewhere within this thread but since the first announcement about the Mileage Plus program changes I see that UA has compromised and will allow current 1Ks to earn 2 CR-1s for every quarter they hit 10K BIS plus 2 more when you hit 75K. Things will change in 2012 but I think this is a good faith gesture from UA.

I still think allowing SWUs on CO flights would be a huge benefit for 2011...

From: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6867,53656,00.html

1K members: During 2011, if you are a 1K member based on 2010 activity, you will still be eligible to earn two Regional Upgrades per quarter as you did before. In addition, under the new program changes announced on Nov. 17, you will also receive two more Regional Upgrades when you reach 75,000 EQM/90 EQS and two at every 25,000 EQM/30EQS after that. The quarterly earning process will end on December 31, 2011, and then the new rules will be in effect for 2012.