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I don't see how the ability of users to actually know which repository an app comes from and change the repository makes it more likely for devs to not remove anti-features.
I've had this exact issue a month ago where an app was available in official F-Droid repos and Izzy's and I didn't know which repo F-Droid selected by default.
Lowering the barrier of entry for dangerous options is an important UX decision.
Its the same reason it requires so many clicks to bypass a cert issue in browsers.
Installing from third party repos is dangerous. It should be possible, but not easy