The main concern is that current databases cannot be ported over to this new feature. And I am kinda okay with it?
I think it's a new user onboarding feature. It's kinda similar to buying templates from people, just that this one is made by Notion and has some features inbuilt. This feature isn't really meant for people who customize their systems heavily or for those who already have established systems.
One way to approach this is by asking myself: Do I want this company to make money and stay alive? If the answer is yes, I just make peace with it. On the other hand, if I don't like the direction things are taking, I look for an alternative.
It's worth noting that if companies don't focus on making money, they often end up shutting down. And here I am, working in research and choosing to make less money in return for increased, well, let's call it misery.