I'm a fan and (like many other fans I'm sure) I'd have been extremely annoyed if the new BD had used the revisionist 1999 timing. I just wanted the colours to be as close as possible to what was on the screen in 1978. So, needless to say, I'm overjoyed with the BD colours as they are.
That being said, the best thing of all to have is choice and since studios rarely provide that then I'm more than grateful for projects like this. :)