On the topic of Tail Hiding

[Ottkins]

I don't like the concept of a tail being hidden. It's an identifying feature of the race(s). It doesn't make a lot of sense for them to be hidden, granted it does look pretty odd how badly it clips - especially with things like capes. I can understand it being hidden for very specific outfit pieces though.

But isn't it a better avenue to give players the option to choose whether or not they want to display it considering the state of texture clipping?
I am well aware that Square are not going to update all the item models, that thinking's so wishful that it's delusional.
So hiding a few polygons is the next best thing, and if the player owning said character wants to hide their tail, what's the harm in giving them this option?