Haven't stuck my oar out here for a while:
A roll back plan is important in any upgrade/update plan, critical to many clients in fact. Considering the numerous issues in E2010 HFRU's, being able to back out was a saving grace many a time for many of my clients. Hopefully you'll see the light and common sense going forward to switch back. I couldn't care less about spending some extra time installing a rollup after a new installation, but now you're breaking your own MOF rules for Operation Management and patch management. 15 years of managing exchange with many heated discussions with engineers, but I'm really truly disappointed and dismayed with this course. I see why you might like this idea, I see the benefits I do, but this is poor direction to go.