Yes this has been discussed several times in the past but with the program changes I think it's worth bringing up again.

Not much has changed for those that are a fan of CY's - the attraction seems to be that it's more "business-friendly" than SHS and FI for example - which I read as not typically overrun with children and families. And the Bistro provides some sort of restaurant option if you want to call it that but of course many FT'ers are not a fan of the Bistro. And now if you if forego the Welcome points, you can have $10/day to use at the Bistro.

For those that are NOT a fan of CY's, I actually think the upcoming changes make that opinion worse. Many such as myself will typically choose SHS in particular due to the free (and quick) breakfast. However previously SHS only provided a Plat Welcome Gift of 200 points OR a F&B item, whereas CY provided 400 points AND a F&B item. Now the points are equal (500), and CY's $10 credit is a choice instead of the previous F&B item being in addition to (and SHS's is still a choice).

Source:
https://www.marriott.com/marriott-re...mi#gtdplatgift
https://members.marriott.com/wp-cont...ift_Final2.pdf

Side note: Current MR golds that are converted to Plat do seem to make out OK with the new program, with things such as now having access to the Welcome Gift