Here is a well thought out and articulated writeup about the ASICBOOST dilemma by the creator and owner of the now defunct KNC miner. This is a must read for everyone especially the ignorant noobs who blindly follow CORE and attack anyone who does not get inline behind the CORE party line. People must realize that it is CORE that has been holding Bitcoin hostage and whos current suggested course of action could destroy Bitcoin.
https://medium.com/@samcole_74219/asicboost-655a73d48ae4Sam Cole really has no credibility after defrauding customers and bankrupting KnCMiner. Surprised he popped his head up out of the hole.
His business practices were very distasteful and dishonest however that bares no relevance on the logic and validity of his arguments especially since he is an objective observer with no skin in the game.