I often order a special meal if I am certain I have no chance of being bumped up due to an over-booked coach cabin. I understand why airlines don't go to the hassle to upgrade passengers with special meal requests, but it would be nice if they gave us the option to opt-out of our special meal if we are bumped up. However, I do understand that even this would be additional hassle. I guess that now that we know the rules, we can at least decide which is more important...a special meal or chance to be upgraded. I'll take the upgrade lottery!