the simple fact is that most of the “its gone forever” decisions were made at a different time, by different people, and the same decision wouldn’t be made today. The philosophy behind it doesnt make sense, it’s internally inconsistent and contradictory with other designs in the game etc.
This is exactly the type of thing where what was said in the past holds no weight and doing what is best for the game now and in the future is how it should be handled and remedied.
having the answer to “i want that thing how do i get it” being “you cant” is just bad for the game, straight up. It makes the game experience worse. Making the game worse because somebody years ago told you it wouldn’t be available again is a worthless justification that holds no real water. If it makes the game worse, it should be changed, it is that simple.