Yes, it's a configuration change that witnesses can make at anytime. Also, steemit.com is still creating accounts for free for people, so I don't see too much of a problem creating accounts. But yeah, if @nathanmars has concerns, have them reach out to me. As of right now, consensus is still 0.1 as changes require consensus of 2/3 + 1 witnesses.

You going to Steemfest3?