Yeah this would be terrible for everyone. Those of us that went through it the first time don't want to go through it again (and again and again every season), and those that missed out shouldn't have to basically be locked out of it forever due to the same people/bots clogging the top 12 every season.

That being said, there was no mention of a restoration season happening in 5.3 so it seems like they aren't having another until at least 5.4. Which means if the seasons are going to be this uncommon there will be even worse competition for the top 12. I know a lot of people (almost including myself) basically passed on the last season under the assumption the next season would be relatively soon afterwards (with some people even believing the next season would start as soon as the previous ended).