I understand why people are upset and I wish it was anamorphic too. Skyranger, I think you have put one of the two key points (IMHO) in your "Catch 22" above. I understand what you mean, but it's not really a Catch 22 as the two outcomes don't oppose each other:
1) Buying it is a plus in that it might help to generate future editions;
2) Not buying it is a minus in that it might help to prevent future editions.
These both suggest you should buy it (because they are essentially saying the same thing).

The second point is that this will be the best available version of the OUT on DVD (albeit not as good as it could be). Taking these two together makes me still want to buy it.